A quick service update from Opportunity Sheffield. With England moving back into lockdown as of Tuesday 5th January, the Council’s employment and skills service, and funded delivery partners, are suspending face-to-face delivery. Whilst this is not ideal, the majority of our programmes and services will continue to operate remotely via video conferencing, telephone and email. … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Covid service update
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The Source to delivery remotely during Lockdown #3
Written by The Source After today we will begin working from home again but we have put various things in place to support our customers, including virtual job club, delivery of sessions via Google Meet and other virtual platforms, 1:1’s and regular telephone contact. We will continue to engage with new customers throughout Lockdown and … Continue reading The Source to delivery remotely during Lockdown #3
Be part of something BIG – COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Volunteers needed
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of its COVID-19 vaccination programme from January 2021 onwards. The role We are looking for Volunteer Stewards to work both at our hospital vaccination centres, and at our large scale site at the Sheffield Arena. This will be a varied role, … Continue reading Be part of something BIG – COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Volunteers needed
Equality & Diversity Calendar 2021 – January
DWP: Touchbase – 23 December 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Update for clinically vulnerable individuals If clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) individuals live in an area where shielding is reintroduced, they will receive a notification advising them to shield, such as a letter from their doctor or from the Government. If someone is CEV, they should not work outside the home … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 23 December 2020
DWP: Touchbase – 18 December 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Kickstart Scheme update Through our Kickstart scheme, DWP is funding the creation of new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds. We have seen a very positive response from employers with over 32,000 roles already approved in the first few months. We have been continuing to listen and work … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 18 December 2020
Sheffield City Region Careers Hub
Written by Sheffield City Region Sheffield City Region’s new careers hub will tackle youth unemployment and support businesses to build back better from the challenge of Coronavirus. The Careers Hub will allow up to 55 new local schools and colleges to work together with universities, training providers, employers and careers professionals to improve careers education. … Continue reading Sheffield City Region Careers Hub
SUFC recruiting for January traineeship intake; register interest online
Sheffield United FC Community Foundation is now seeking expressions of interest in its upcoming January traineeship starts. The foundation is inviting potential participants to sign up online at the following link The SUFC traineeship programme is for 16-24 year olds that are looking for a route back into employment, education or training. The course runs … Continue reading SUFC recruiting for January traineeship intake; register interest online
FACES to run community learning courses at MCDT in 2021
Sheffield City Council's Family Adult Community Education Service (FACES) has a busy programme of education and activity courses taking place at Manor & Castle Development Trust in the new year. To find out what is available, please view the poster below:
The Source – Community and Employability Department Christmas 2020 Newsletter
Written by The Source "Although 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone, we have a lot to celebrate here at The Source. We have stayed open for business throughout the year and the office has been open for learning since August, welcoming many learners back for classroom and online learning and training courses. … Continue reading The Source – Community and Employability Department Christmas 2020 Newsletter
Citizens Advice Christmas & New Year opening times
Please see the information below for full details of opening times of the CAB service in Sheffield over the festive period. It is essential that communities understand where they can access help- should they need it. CAB’s Sheffield service will be open every day- apart from the three public holidays. Access to the Sheffield Advice … Continue reading Citizens Advice Christmas & New Year opening times
Webinar: Tackling Youth Unemployment, Covid & Beyond (14 Jan)
Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Tackling Youth Unemployment, Covid & Beyond which will take place on 14 January 2021 at 9:30am-1pm. For more details, learning outcomes, speakers, and the topics, please follow the link: here If you or your colleagues would like to attend this webinar, please click here: here Key Speakers Tony Wilson … Continue reading Webinar: Tackling Youth Unemployment, Covid & Beyond (14 Jan)
