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DWP Employment Market Newsletter -September

Please see the file below to view the Department for Work & Pensions' Employment Newsletter for September. dwp-employment-market-newsletter-sep-21Download Contents A word from Mark LeighPrompt Payment CodeRestart Scheme updateRestart Scheme procurement lessons learned Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2Supply Chain mappingSurvey action planFuture market strategyLetter to providers on KickstartProcurement Policy Notes noticeGood news stories. About … Continue reading DWP Employment Market Newsletter -September

L&WI Labour Market Statistics: September 2021

Reposted from the Learning & Work Institute The Learning & Work Institute has published its September 2021 Labour Market Statistics analysis. Key findings are as follows: 1. The labour market continues to recover with payroll employment back at pre pandemic levels Employment rose by 183,000 in May to July 2021 compared to the previous quarter … Continue reading L&WI Labour Market Statistics: September 2021

Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept)

On 30 September 10:00-11:30, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) will be hosting an online event which aims to look at ways to reduce age bias and discrimination in the recruitment process. This joint event, by the Centre for Ageing Better and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), will … Continue reading Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept)

Free learning & development training with We Find Any Learner

We Find Any Learner is offering training with a focus on personal development worth up to £800 at no cost to the business or staff. Training and development isn’t just important to a business, it's vital in helping you and your employees achieve efficiency, consistency, and confidence.We Find Any Learner The courses take around 30 … Continue reading Free learning & development training with We Find Any Learner

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Sept

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Health and disability green paper – one month to go Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of the benefits system by responding to the Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper consultation. The 12-week consultation closes on 11 October. It is running alongside a series of consultation … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Sept

Civil Engineering information session with Openreach (29 Sept)

Openreach has teamed up with Jobcentre Plus to offer an information session on Wednesday 29 September at 1pm for jobseekers who are interested in a rewarding career helping to install the UK’s broadband infrastructure. The information session will cover: How to applyThe recruitment processHints and tipsHow to access one-to-one support Openreach claims to be keen … Continue reading Civil Engineering information session with Openreach (29 Sept)

Business & Professional qualifications through Skills Support for the Workforce (The Growth Company)

Skills Support for the Workforce (Sheffield City Region) offers funded support through training programmes in the Business and Professional Sectors. Please see the flyers below to view the qualifications available and how these are delivered. Contact information Tel: 0114 212 2046 Email: workforceSCR@gcskills-support.uk

FREE business support & recruitment advice with Opp Shef’s Advance SCR programme

Local businesses seeking recruitment and workforce skills support can now register online to join Opportunity Sheffield’s Advance SCR programme. Advance SCR is an ESF-supported scheme which operates across South Yorkshire. In Sheffield, Advance SCR is a business-focused support function. Employers receive a dedicated Account Manager to provide guidance on the often-confusing range of skills and … Continue reading FREE business support & recruitment advice with Opp Shef’s Advance SCR programme

Job vacancy: Functional Skills Tutor (Learning Curve Group)

Learning Curve Group currently has positions available for Functional Skills Tutors across Yorkshire in its Sheffield, Wakefield, Leeds and Bradford academies. The tutor will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, across a range of qualifications to progress learners and support learner achievement. The successful candidates will work from all four … Continue reading Job vacancy: Functional Skills Tutor (Learning Curve Group)