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Managing a successful apprenticeship programme webinar by UCAS (23 Sept)

On Thursday 23 September 9:30-11:30am, UCAS will be hosting an online event around how to successfully manage an apprenticeship programme. Join the webinar to learn the strategies used to manage programmes with an insight into what matters the most for apprentices and what successful apprenticeship employers have learned. Expert speakers Kimberley Dee, Colleague Leadership & Development … Continue reading Managing a successful apprenticeship programme webinar by UCAS (23 Sept) →

Skills boot camp in Digital Construction with T3 Training starting Sept

T3 Training & Development is offering a skills 'boot camp' in Digital Construction for both employed and unemployed candidates starting in September and running until March 2022. Please see the leaflet below for further information on the learning the course delivers. Please note that if candidates are in employment, their employer will be asked to … Continue reading Skills boot camp in Digital Construction with T3 Training starting Sept →

9 targeted employment support projects commissioned on SCC’s ESF Pathways Ambition project

Nine new targeted employment support projects commissioned on SCC’s ESF Pathways Ambition project Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment & Skills service in Sheffield City Council, has commissioned a series of targeted employment support projects to be delivered through its Ambition Programme, which supports unemployed and economically inactive people towards and into the labour market. Bidders were … Continue reading 9 targeted employment support projects commissioned on SCC’s ESF Pathways Ambition project →

Clarion Futures online CSCS course (Fri 24 Sept)

Clarion Futures is hosting its next online CSCS course on Friday 24 September which aims to support customers to achieve Level 1 Health & Safety in the Construction Environment and gain a free CSCS "GREEN Operative Card". About the course This course is delivered once a month and includes mandatory induction on the Thursday followed … Continue reading Clarion Futures online CSCS course (Fri 24 Sept) →

Sign up to feature your business on the Start in South Yorkshire platform

Sheffield City Council is working in partnership with the other South Yorkshire Local Authorities in creating a regional 'Start Platform' – initially intended as a “one stop shop” for young people in the region to better understand the employment and skills landscape of Sheffield and surrounding areas. Opportunity Sheffield is seeking support from local employers … Continue reading Sign up to feature your business on the Start in South Yorkshire platform →

Sheffield City Council’s Advance programme – employer support as furlough ends

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, is operating a new programme called Advance which is here to support employers and their workforce in the wake of Covid-19. Advance can offer support on all aspects of workforce skills, development and recruitment, including information, advice and guidance for employers as the furlough … Continue reading Sheffield City Council’s Advance programme – employer support as furlough ends →

7-week rail training course with Intertrain this autumn

Intertrain is currently recruiting for individuals aged 19+ to join its seven-week rail training course. This programme is aimed help people launch a career in the rail sector. Please see the flyer below for more information on the qualification and eligibility criteria. Apply for the course Tel: 01302815530 Email: funding@intertrain.biz Alternatively, complete an enquiry form … Continue reading 7-week rail training course with Intertrain this autumn →

Skills Support for the Workforce employer training available (The Growth Company)

Skills Support for the Workforce provides fully government funded training opportunities to support local employers in helping to navigate skills gaps in their workforce. Nationally recognised qualifications are delivered, certified by Highfield Awarding Body. Training is accessible for businesses within the Sheffield City Region, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Bassetlaw, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire. Employers have … Continue reading Skills Support for the Workforce employer training available (The Growth Company) →

L&WI Better Work Summit online event (22 Sept)

On Wednesday 22 September 10:00-11:30, Learning & Work Institute is hosting its inaugural Better Work Summit as part of the Better Work Network, run in partnership with Trust for London. The summit aims to bring together key stakeholders to explore how to support access to better work and progression from low pay after the pandemic. … Continue reading L&WI Better Work Summit online event (22 Sept) →

Sheffield City Region virtual provider network event (6 Oct)

Sheffield City Region's next cross-regional provider event will take place virtually on Wednesday 6 October 10am-12:15pm. Key speakers ESFAMayoral Combined AuthorityThe Local Skills Advisory PanelAELPOfstedLeads for the South Yorkshire LSIP trailblazer and Strategic Development Fund The key speakers will aim to reflect on what the post-pandemic qualification and skills landscape looks like with content highlighting … Continue reading Sheffield City Region virtual provider network event (6 Oct) →