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Virtual Volunteering Fair on Oct 5 with Volunteer Centre Sheffield

Written by Volunteer Centre Sheffield Volunteering is a fantastic way to share your skills and learn new things, gain relevant experience for work or study, or pursue hobbies and interests. It's also a great way to make a difference within the community! Our Virtual Volunteering Fair will feature stalls from 18 charities, all currently looking … Continue reading Virtual Volunteering Fair on Oct 5 with Volunteer Centre Sheffield →

Portland Training seeks referrals for Fork Lift Course in Sheffield

Portland Training is continuing to deliver its Fork Lift training courses during the coronavirus pandemic - interested parties can self-refer via the provider's website. This is a funded course for people who are aged 19+ and in receipt of Jobcentre Plus benefits. To register for Fork Lift Training in Sheffield, click here to visit Portland's … Continue reading Portland Training seeks referrals for Fork Lift Course in Sheffield →

National Careers Service to deliver Virtual Workshops in October

The National Careers Service is delivering a range of Virtual Workshops throughout October. Overview of workshop content: Job search and using social media as a job searching toolWhat they think their options are  Transferable skills activityRecognition of the value of Work Experience and Volunteering to enhance skillsApplications and virtual interviewsWe also share the Kickstart link … Continue reading National Careers Service to deliver Virtual Workshops in October →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 25 September 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Kickstart Scheme gateways list If your organisation or one of your members would like to take part in the Kickstart Scheme but have fewer than 30 placements to offer, DWP has published further advice together with a list of organisations across England, Scotland and Wales that have expressed interest in … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 25 September 2020 →

Places available on A Mind Apart’s Moving Forward performing arts course for 16-25s

Written by A Mind Apart Theatre Company Moving Forward is our 16+ course for young people who are not already in education or employment. If you, or someone you know, are 16 – 25 and are not currently in education or employment, our Moving Forward programme can help. The programme is suitable for students from … Continue reading Places available on A Mind Apart’s Moving Forward performing arts course for 16-25s →

BFI Film Academy 2020 – Application Deadline Friday 23rd October

Written by Showroom Workstation Sheffield Aged 16-19 and looking to start a career in film? Sign up to the BFI Film Academy now and become a part of the future of the film industry. 'It's made me realise that I can work in film' BFI Film Academy Student 2019 We are excited to announce that … Continue reading BFI Film Academy 2020 – Application Deadline Friday 23rd October →

Employer guidance for applying for Kickstart Scheme – Sheffield

KICKSTART SCHEME VIA SHEFFIELD PARTNERSHIP FOR JOBS AND SKILLS Why apply through this Consortium? “The Sheffield Partnership for Jobs and Skills” has been brought together to provide support to Businesses in Sheffield in a “joined up” effort to aid COVID-19 business recovery in regard local Employment and Skills. It is made up of: Sheffield Chamber … Continue reading Employer guidance for applying for Kickstart Scheme – Sheffield →

Business organisations in Sheffield join forces with Council to help small businesses, social enterprises and charities access £2bn job creation fund

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield Digital and the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network have joined up with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and other partners across the city to help smaller businesses, social enterprises and organisations get young people into work. The government has recently announced the £2bn Kickstart … Continue reading Business organisations in Sheffield join forces with Council to help small businesses, social enterprises and charities access £2bn job creation fund →

Learning Curve Group: Funded training – over 50 Level 2 Online Courses

Learning Curve Group has funding available to deliver free, online courses across England. These are available to you, your family, and friends, whether furloughed, volunteering, unemployed or employed. Sectors include Mental HeathHealth and Social CareBusiness and ManagementRetailWarehousingDigital SkillsCustomer Service Course info Level 2, nationally recognised qualificationTutor SupportCompleted in 3 - 6 weeksFully fundedAccredited Eligibility To … Continue reading Learning Curve Group: Funded training – over 50 Level 2 Online Courses →

Apprentice Panel Survey – August 2020

By the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education Executive Summary The apprentice panel survey was designed by the Institute for apprenticeships and technical education (the Institute)'s apprentice panel. It aimed to gain insight into apprentices' views of apprenticeship standards. This publication sets out the key findings from this survey. The methodology for running this survey should … Continue reading Apprentice Panel Survey – August 2020 →

SUFC Community Foundation launches Groundsman Traineeship for 16-24s

Sheffield United Football Club Community Foundation has a NEW Groundsman Traineeship available for 16 to 24-year-olds as part of its Traineeship programme. The foundation describes the role as "a great opportunity to gain real working experience alongside learning and gaining qualifications". Trainees will benefit from 100+ hours' work experience, developing practical skills in areas including: … Continue reading SUFC Community Foundation launches Groundsman Traineeship for 16-24s →