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Next Engineering SR cohort starts Mon 18 Oct; awareness day on Weds 6

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the next Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Routeway.  If you could share with any interested individuals/groups, details are as follows: Awareness Session Wednesday 6th October, 11.30-12.15, Cutler’s Hall Programme Start Date Monday 18th October, Magna Duration 2-weeks training followed by 2-weeks work experience To register Email sectorrouteways@sheffield.gov.uk or call 07388 … Continue reading Next Engineering SR cohort starts Mon 18 Oct; awareness day on Weds 6 →

Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Written by the Department for Work & Pensions Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. £500m support available to help those most in need as we enter the final … Continue reading Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter →

HEPP event: How can I support my child through their Higher Education application? (Thu 7 Oct)

Written by the Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire HEPP South Yorkshire is organising an event on Thursday 7 October with the theme 'How can I support my child through their Higher Education application?' What does this session cover? Join us for this 30 minute information session where you’ll hear how and where students apply … Continue reading HEPP event: How can I support my child through their Higher Education application? (Thu 7 Oct) →

Unlock issues call for evidence on ‘Ban the Box’ campaign

Written by Unlock What is ban the box? Far too often we hear from people who are unable to get past the application part of a recruitment process simply because they have to tick ‘yes’ to the question about convictions. Ban the Box is a campaign to increase opportunities for people with convictions to compete … Continue reading Unlock issues call for evidence on ‘Ban the Box’ campaign →

IEP Member Offer: Free Access to New Accredited Learning Programme for Over 50’s Employability Support

Written by the Institute for Employability Professionals As part of our drive to create a network of opportunity through increased learning and improved engagement IEP are announcing an exclusive offer for IEP Members to undertake our Accredited Learning Programme to support Over 50’s job seekers.The Over 50's employability support programme, created in partnership with Centre … Continue reading IEP Member Offer: Free Access to New Accredited Learning Programme for Over 50’s Employability Support →

October slots available for site visits at The Growth Company

Written by The Growth Company The Growth Company has more slots available to come have a look around our newly opened office in Sheffield City Centre. We'd love to show you around! GC is a non-for-profit social enterprise and we're running a range of different services to help support people back into sustainable employment, included … Continue reading October slots available for site visits at The Growth Company →

Sheffield Uniformed Services Academy Open day on Mon 22 Nov

Sheffield Uniformed Services Academy is opening it’s doors to an Open day on Monday 22 November, 10am -12:30pm! Do you work with 16-25 years old interested in a career in the Armed forces, Public services or Fitness Industries? Come along with colleagues, potential learners or parents to explore the courses and facilities we have at … Continue reading Sheffield Uniformed Services Academy Open day on Mon 22 Nov →

B2W Building Futures programme targets NEETS and Care Experienced Adults aged 19–24

B2W Group is seeking referrals for its Building Futures programme, which is running in South Yorkshire. The provider, which recently secured funding from AEB to provide courses and support in Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and Sheffield, is targeting NEETS and Care Experienced Adults aged 19–24 for delivery. Dawn Jones, Partnership and Engagement Team Leader at B2W … Continue reading B2W Building Futures programme targets NEETS and Care Experienced Adults aged 19–24 →

Youth Employment Evidence and Gap Map Launched

Reposted from IEP The world’s largest youth employment mapping resource to date has been launched by Youth Futures Foundation. Showing the global evidence base on what works to improve youth skills, employment and job quality, the new Youth Employment Evidence and Gap Map lays out nearly 400 studies that have been done around the world in the … Continue reading Youth Employment Evidence and Gap Map Launched →

ERSA Event: Inclusively supporting the wellbeing of neurodiverse colleagues in a hybrid world of work

Written by the Employment Related Services Association As we make the transition to a hybrid or blended model of working, it’s more important than ever that employers understand the impact this could have on neurodiverse colleagues.Responding to this need, Make A Difference Media is proud to announce its next free to attend interactive workshop: “Supporting … Continue reading ERSA Event: Inclusively supporting the wellbeing of neurodiverse colleagues in a hybrid world of work →