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Labour Market Analysis: Learning & Work Institute – 18 May

Headline statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS): Unemployment is 1,623,000, down by 52,000 from last month’s published figure (quarterly headline decreased by 121,000) and the unemployment rate at 4.8%, is down by 0.2 percentage points on last month and down by 0.3 percentage points on last quarter. The ONS figure for claimant unemployed … Continue reading Labour Market Analysis: Learning & Work Institute – 18 May →

FACES Case Studies: Stories from family learning tutors and participants

From Family Learning to Employment - A Case Study Written by Jenny Wilkinson and Georgina Bell Emma joined a Family Learning course that was delivered at Southey Green Primary School back in 2018 working with her younger brother.  At that time, Emma had recently dropped out of college due to issues with anxiety and other … Continue reading FACES Case Studies: Stories from family learning tutors and participants →

Radio 1 Big Weekend Connects – Sign up for these free career advice sessions

In partnership with the Job Centre, Radio 1’s Big Weekend Connects will give young people around the UK the opportunity to learn more about working in creative industries, providing them with the skills, know-how and motivation they need to take those all-important first steps. From Sunday 16 - Thursday 27 May, Radio 1 will host online sessions … Continue reading Radio 1 Big Weekend Connects – Sign up for these free career advice sessions →

PfA Network Event: Supporting people with additional needs into employment (22 June)

PfA Network Event: East & West Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber (22nd June 2021,10am-1pm) *** Please be aware that spaces are limited; we will confirm if you have been allocated a place.  *** This session is for all partners working across education, health and social care from the East and West Midlands and Yorkshire & … Continue reading PfA Network Event: Supporting people with additional needs into employment (22 June) →

Registration link for SCC ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2021’ events

School and college students interested in attending Opportunity Sheffield's Be Inspired 2021 information events between 15 and 17 June can now register online at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/uw3tt9ca A series of Employer Panel events will take place, giving students the opportunity to hear from local and national employers about apprenticeship opportunities and take part in … Continue reading Registration link for SCC ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2021’ events →

12-week coding bootcamp with SCC Sector Routeways starts 14 June

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking referrals for its new digital bootcamp, which is designed to create career pathways into the IT/digital sector. Working with the Developer Academy, the Council's employment and skills service is offering funded training for unemployed people aged 18+. The inaugural Sector Routeways Digital course commences on 14 June. For more information contact … Continue reading 12-week coding bootcamp with SCC Sector Routeways starts 14 June →