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Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists

Written by Sheffield Theatres In association with Ramps On The Moon and Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres will be co-hosting three introductory courses for deaf and disabled people who are interested in pursuing careers in directing, producing, and writing. The courses will see aspiring artists collaborate with industry professionals over several months before coming together to … Continue reading Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists →

Join your Local Area Committee’s online consultation event

LAC online consultation events Book a place onto your Local Area Committee’s online consultation to hear from your councillors and LACs and ask questions about your area. This is also your chance to discuss key themes of community plans which are a result of feedback from the LAC survey last year. You are encouraged to book … Continue reading Join your Local Area Committee’s online consultation event →

Sector Routeways is recruiting for February start in two of its courses

Opportunity Sheffield's Sector Routeways programme is now recruiting participants for its next courses in Engineering & Manufacturing and Digital. These are free programmes for candidates aged 18+, unemployed and living in South Yorkshire.  Sector Routeways: Engineering & Manufacturing Start date: Monday 14 February This programme consists of a two-week training course followed by a two-week … Continue reading Sector Routeways is recruiting for February start in two of its courses →

New government support package to help more disabled people into work (DWP)

Department for Work & Pensions press release New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer. New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites to trial framework to become more autism-friendly.26,000 work coaches are undergoing … Continue reading New government support package to help more disabled people into work (DWP) →

Job vacancy: Project Coach – Temporary until 30th June 2023 (Sheffield Futures)

Project Coach (Temporary until 30th June 2023)  2 Vacancies – 1 x 37 hours per week; 1 x 18.5 hours per week  (to include weekend and evening working as required)  Salary: £25,000 per annum pro rata  Sheffield Futures is a dynamic, independent charity, supporting communities and helping young people  and adults, particularly the vulnerable, to achieve their full potential in learning, employment and life.  … Continue reading Job vacancy: Project Coach – Temporary until 30th June 2023 (Sheffield Futures) →

Training & job placement opportunities at IKEA through the Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is offering four days of pre-employment training on Zoom with a Refugee Council Trainer and the chance to interview for an eight-week paid placement at local IKEA stores in Sheffield and Doncaster. The eight-week placements at IKEA can be for 16 or 20 hours a week and are flexible to fit around … Continue reading Training & job placement opportunities at IKEA through the Refugee Council →

Sector Routeways: Care is now recruiting participants for February start

Opportunity Sheffield's Sector Routeways programme is now recruiting participants for its next course in Care running from 1-3 February in Sheffield City Centre. Participants will undertake a three-day course which aims to give them a good understanding of the care sector, followed by a two-week work placement.  Previous candidates have had good success and secured … Continue reading Sector Routeways: Care is now recruiting participants for February start →