DWP: Touchbase – Fri 9 July

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Coronavirus Roadmap update Step 4 of the Roadmap is expected to begin on Monday 19 July. This will be confirmed on Monday 12 July, following a review of the latest data. At Step 4, the Government will remove all outstanding legal restrictions on social contact, life events, and open the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 9 July →

Sharrow Community Forum ‘Made in Sharrow’ woodwork taster sessions on 10-11 Aug

Sharrow Community Forum is to stage two taster sessions for its Pathways behavioural change programme 'Made in Sharrow: New Start'. The woodwork and product design sessions are for unemployed and economically inactive people who are looking to learn new skills, meet new people and build their confidence. Dates are 10 and 11 August in the … Continue reading Sharrow Community Forum ‘Made in Sharrow’ woodwork taster sessions on 10-11 Aug →

Results Day Apprenticeship Info Sessions for A-Level & GCSE students in August

School and Sixth Form / College leavers can find out more about apprenticeships and the various options available in Sheffield at two virtual IAG sessions to be staged by Opportunity Sheffield. On Tuesday 10 August, A-Level leavers can attend the online session at 4pm - register via the link below. And on Thursday 12 August, … Continue reading Results Day Apprenticeship Info Sessions for A-Level & GCSE students in August →

Veterans Into Logistics offers HGV jobs & training for ex-military

Veterans Into Logistics is offering training opportunities for ex-military personnel who have gained their HGV licence while serving in the British Armed Forces. Training is available for Driver CPC Module 2 & 4, with career advice and job opportunities with national logistics organisations available. See below for further information. About Veterans Into Logistics Veterans into … Continue reading Veterans Into Logistics offers HGV jobs & training for ex-military →

Free employee training with The Source via Skills Support for the Workforce

The Source is offering free training for small and medium-sized enterprises in Sheffield City Region via Skills Support for the Workforce. Training options include Excel courses, Management sessions, a Mental Health First Aid qualification and Level 2 Business & Workplace skills. Contact vernon.tolson@thesourceacademy.co.uk about funded training through The Source.

Portland launches online training offer

Portland Training has made a range of its courses available online, to be completed remotely. Learners have more than 100 online courses to choose from with the Sheffield-based training provider, flexible to suit individual needs. Training is created to be interactive, utilising video-based e-learning to ensure an engaging experience. The offer includes Business Skills, Health … Continue reading Portland launches online training offer →

Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships & Apprenticeships Bulletin (w/c 5 July)

Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships and Apprenticeships Bulletin, featuring vacancies brokered with local employers by Sheffield City Council account managers apprenticeship_traineeship-vacancy-bulletin-w_c-05_07-1Download

Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Vacancies Bulletin (w/c 5 July)

Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Bulletin, featuring six-month paid placements available to 18-24s on Universal Credit. scc-kickstart-vacancy-bulletin-w_c-05_07Download

Nacro open day in Sheffield on Weds 18 Aug

Nacro is staging an open day in Sheffield on 18 August, giving prospective learners the opportunity to find out about the training provider's range of course. Options include Fitness Trainer, Animal Care, Catering & Hospitality and Motor Vehicle, which each course containing vocational training, Functional Skills and employability training. Get in touch Email: studysheffield@nacro.org.uk Tel: … Continue reading Nacro open day in Sheffield on Weds 18 Aug →

Employment support with SOAR for 18-24s this summer, inc. Sixth Form & college leavers

SOAR is seeking referrals of 18-24-year-olds this summer for its Pathways to Progression employment support programme, which is geared at progresssing young people into employment, further education and/or training. The Firth Park-based provider is able to accept referrals from across the city for employability support, with remote keyworker engagement available. Sixth Form and college leavers … Continue reading Employment support with SOAR for 18-24s this summer, inc. Sixth Form & college leavers →

FACES community registration events 13-15 July; Graves, Ponderosa & Firth parks

Sheffield City Council's Family and Community Education Service (FACES) is to stage a series of registration events in local parks between 13 and 15 July. People who are interested in ESOL, Functional Skills, employability courses and more can attend the events in Graves Park (Tuesday 13 July), Firth Park (Wednesday 14 July) or Ponderosa Park … Continue reading FACES community registration events 13-15 July; Graves, Ponderosa & Firth parks →

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are open for entries

Calling all apprentices, employers, ambassadors and individuals who champion apprenticeships... the National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are now open for entries! Back for their 18th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond, in spite of the challenges faced during the last … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are open for entries →