Sheffield Skills Academy is re-opening on Monday 6 July 2020 to deliver a 2-week introduction to construction programme. This full-time course blends both practical and theoretical lessons in order to achieve Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction and Level 1 Extended Personal Development for Employability. The course also included the payment of CSCS test and … Continue reading Sheffield Skills Academy July course dates
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SCC launches ‘Make Yourself at Home’ campaign
Written by Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council, has launched ‘Make Yourself at Home’ - a new initiative to help support the businesses and communities of Sheffield. The aim of the campaign is to give confidence to residents as they begin to interact more with various areas of the city and to support businesses in … Continue reading SCC launches ‘Make Yourself at Home’ campaign
The New IEP Accredited Sector Induction
The IEP are excited to announce the launch of a brand new accredited programme of learning exclusively for our IEP Members and Corporate Affiliate Partners which has been developed in partnership with sector leaders from Seetec Pluss and alongside our LMS provider 2Simply Learn. The IEP Accredited Sector Induction is the culmination of 12 months’ work … Continue reading The New IEP Accredited Sector Induction
Zoom-based exercise programme (Community Wellness Services)
Community Wellness Services is offering a range of specialist exercise classes over Zoom during the lockdown. Details are as follows:
Endorphins Group seeks referrals for keyworker activity
The Endorphins Group is seeking referrals for its Pathways to Success employment support programme. The provider is working as a sub-contractor on Sheffield City Council's ESF Pathways programme, wit two keyworkers active in the city and able to provide 1-2-1 support.
Breakthrough for South Yorks as landmark deal unlocks new funding and powers for economic renewal
Published by Sheffield City Region New powers and millions of pounds in new funding are coming to South Yorkshire this summer, as the region’s landmark devolution deal is agreed. The order for the Deal will be laid in Parliament on Monday (29th June), after letters of agreement were submitted by Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis, … Continue reading Breakthrough for South Yorks as landmark deal unlocks new funding and powers for economic renewal
Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 26 June
Opportunity Sheffield is circulating a weekly bulletin featuring live vacancies for apprenticeships to be delivered by Sheffield City Council, in its role as an Ofsted Grade 2 training provider. To view the Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin for Friday 26 June, please click on the download button below. opportunity-sheffield-apprenticeship-bulletin-26.6.20-1Download
PeoplePlus Academy to reopen on Mon 6 July; FLT plus employability courses with XPO interviews
PeoplePlus Academy is to reopen to learners on Monday 6 July with social distancing measures in place at Portland House. The provider aims to accommodate two smaller-sized classrooms over two floors to ensure learners feel comfortable and safe. PeoplePlus is to offer the following training courses upon reopening: L1 Employability and Customer Service with FLT or … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy to reopen on Mon 6 July; FLT plus employability courses with XPO interviews
DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 19 June 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Easing of lockdown restrictions Further changes to lockdown measures in England have been announced to help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs, providing they adhere to the Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines. In addition, millions of people shielding from coronavirus have been … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 19 June 2020
Job Bulletin Fri 26 June – roles available during lockdown
Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. To view the Job Bulletin for Friday 26 June please download … Continue reading Job Bulletin Fri 26 June – roles available during lockdown
Recap: Teacake Club Fri 26 Jun
On Friday 26 June, Opportunity Sheffield staged the first ever Teacake Club ONLINE meeting via the Zoom web conferencing app. Around 40 representatives from more than two dozen organisations with an interest in Sheffield employment support attended the conference. Introduction and welcome – Kevin Owers, SCC Kevin Owers welcomed everyone to the first Teacake Club … Continue reading Recap: Teacake Club Fri 26 Jun
Employability courses with The Prince’s Trust in summer 2020
At the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 26 June, Teah Lewis, Operations Executive at The Prince's Trust, provided an update on the charity's activity within the Yorkshire & Humber Region. Please see below for the slideshow on The Prince's Trust's programmes for young people in summer 2020.
