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Briefing sessions for Opportunity Sheffield’s ESF Pathways 2022-23 procurement; 3, 8, 11 Feb

ESF Pathways, incorporating Ambition and Pathways to Success, is part-funded by the European Social Fund Opportunity Sheffield is seeking community partners to deliver employment support projects through its ESF Pathways Programme, which has been extended until November 2023. £1.6 million is available in funding to commission activity. Tender specifications are live on YORtender and a … Continue reading Briefing sessions for Opportunity Sheffield’s ESF Pathways 2022-23 procurement; 3, 8, 11 Feb →

Sheffield City Council ESF Pathways tender opportunities 2022-23 (Release 1 of 2)

ESF Pathways, incorporating Ambition and Pathways to Success, is part-funded by the European Social Fund Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, is seeking community partners to deliver employment support projects targeted at people who are unemployed or economically inactive residents of Sheffield. Participants will have barriers to entering employment, training … Continue reading Sheffield City Council ESF Pathways tender opportunities 2022-23 (Release 1 of 2) →

Sheffield Children’s University February Passport Newsletter

The Sheffield Children's University Passport to Learning newsletter, which includes details of activities happening across the city during the February half term holiday, is now available. It’s packed full of fun activities happening during the February holidays – from the teddy bear hospital and arts and crafts, to sports and STEM camps and activities focused … Continue reading Sheffield Children’s University February Passport Newsletter →

Free construction courses with Rotherham Skills Academy

Rotherham Skills Academy is offering its construction courses to unemployed people in the South Yorkshire region. Learners are offered £40 per week for travel expenses and breakfast, lunch, boots, gloves and hi-vis clothing (which can be kept at the end of the course) is provided, according to Rotherham Skills Academy. Courses available Two-week Introduction to … Continue reading Free construction courses with Rotherham Skills Academy →

L&WI article on the desire to change jobs with a lack of skills

Written by Learning & Work Institute One in three adults say they want to change job, but most think they lack the skills to switch Over a third of adults (34%) are looking to change job or career in the next two years, according to the latest results of the largest survey of adult participation … Continue reading L&WI article on the desire to change jobs with a lack of skills →

SY Provider Network & Board’s Provider Forum webinar (Thu 17 Feb)

The next South Yorkshire Provider Network and Board Provider Forum event will take place on Thursday 17 February 10am-12:15pm as a webinar. This will be delivered alongside its partner Gateway Qualifications. With a focus on forthcoming local and national priorities for the skills sector in 2022 and beyond, guest speakers from ESFA, Ofsted, AELP, Gateway, … Continue reading SY Provider Network & Board’s Provider Forum webinar (Thu 17 Feb) →

B2W Group is seeking SEND participants to complete digital qualifications

B2W Group's Building Futures programme is seeking referrals of special educational needs and disabled (SEND) candidates aged 19-24 to complete a digital qualification. Building Futures is designed to support learners of all abilities as its tutors are experienced in delivering to SEND learners, making this is a greatly inclusive programme, according to B2W Group. B2W … Continue reading B2W Group is seeking SEND participants to complete digital qualifications →