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Ignition Training Centre motor vehicle & motorbike courses available now

Ignition Training Centre is seeking referrals and registrations for its funded motor vehicle and motorbike courses.   Aimed at adults currently out of work, these courses are delivered in the South Yorkshire region. After the recent successful completion of seven of their learners gaining their qualification and six more moving into employment, Ignition now has … Continue reading Ignition Training Centre motor vehicle & motorbike courses available now →

Sheffield Jobs Jamboree on Weds 18 Aug for Kickstart roles and hospitality jobs

Jobcentre Plus is teaming up with Business Sheffield to organise a jobs fair in Sheffield city centre on Wednesday 18 August. The focus areas are Kickstart placements and jobs in the hospitality industry, as it starts to rebuild following the Covid lockdowns. Attendees will have the chance to meet with employers and gain employment-related advice.

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 July

Roundup of recent DWP announcements National Disability Strategy published This week the Government has published its landmark National Disability Strategy. The strategy aims to transform the lives of disabled people across the UK, tackling the barriers that prevent many disabled people from fully benefiting from, and contributing to, every aspect of our society. Bringing together … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 July →

FACES summer registration events on Aug 10-11

Do you need a Level 2 qualification (GCSE grade 4/C equivalent) in English or Maths?Do you want to improve your digital skills for work or daily life?Do you want to improve your employability skills?Are you a parent/carer that wants to support their children to achieve at school? Do you want to improve your wellbeing through yoga … Continue reading FACES summer registration events on Aug 10-11 →

Ambition (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) tender opportunities (Oct 2021-Mar 2022)

Written by Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, wishes to inform you of its plans for the remainder of the 2019-21 ESF Pathways project, which is part-funded by the European Social Fund. This project incorporates the Ambition – Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to … Continue reading Ambition (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) tender opportunities (Oct 2021-Mar 2022) →

Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) Launch Recording & Attachments

On Wednesday 21 July Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) staged its launch event online. If you weren't able to attend, or would like a recap, the session was recorded and can be downloaded here (use the passcode Xx60j?ks) Resources from the launch event During the session, SAPN member Christine Breakey gave a steering group presentation … Continue reading Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) Launch Recording & Attachments →

Govt launches National Disability Strategy

This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people. From: Disability Unit, Equality Hub, Department for Work and Pensions, Justin Tomlinson MP, and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP The National Disability Strategy sets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people. We want to … Continue reading Govt launches National Disability Strategy →