As lockdown conditions ease and we begin the process of returning to something akin to normality, we thought it would be valuable to check in with everyone for an update on your status, activities, and plans. With this in mind, we’re organising an online meeting of the Teacake Club using the Zoom web conferencing app, … Continue reading Invitation to Teacake Club Online (Fri 26 Jun – 10am)
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Claimant Count Briefing May 2020 – Sheffield labour market data
The Claimant Count data series counts the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance plus those who claim Universal Credit and are required to seek work and be available for work. It is the headline indicator of the number of people claiming benefits principally for the reason of being unemployed. Claimant Count data for May 2020 … Continue reading Claimant Count Briefing May 2020 – Sheffield labour market data
DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 12 June 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements A Good Place to Start – new resource for jobseekers With 2.3 million new claims to Universal Credit and many more people feeling uncertain about their futures, we have launched two practical online support platforms through our new ‘Good Place to Start’ campaign. jobhelp offers essential advice to those looking … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 12 June 2020
Upcoming F/T and P/T vacancies for Census 2021
Job centres across the UK are actively supporting ‘The Adecco Group’ with the Census 2021 high-volume recruitment campaign. Collectively we aim to promote inclusion across all community groups and ensure a diverse workforce is in place for the census. This presents an exciting opportunity for candidates to be involved in the first ‘digital census’ in history. A … Continue reading Upcoming F/T and P/T vacancies for Census 2021
Interserve: Update on remote learning options during lockdown
Written by Interserve Learning & Employment Sheffield-based training provider Interserve Learning & Employment has a long history of supporting local residents. Over the last three decades, Interserve Learning & Employment has been working with the people of Sheffield to provide employment based training courses and apprenticeship programmes. Today Interserve Learning & Employment is determined … Continue reading Interserve: Update on remote learning options during lockdown
Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Wed 10 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 Wednesday 10 June, please click on the download button below. opportunity-sheffield-apprenticeship-bulletin-10.6.20Download
Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21
Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned providers to offer employment support keyworker services on its ESF Pathways Programme between June 2020 and November 2021. Free support into work is available through the Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) Programmes, which are part-funded by the European Social Fund. If you are working with an individual … Continue reading Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21
Warehousing, Storage & Logistics apprenticeship available with SCC
Sheffield City Council is seeking local employers to take advantage of its new Warehousing, Storage & Logistics apprenticeship standard. Interested parties can contact the Opportunity Sheffield Aprprenticeships team for more information.
OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases
Opportunity Sheffield is urging Sheffield employers to commit to apprenticeship recruitment as the lockdown eases and the labour market kicks back into gear. Laura Hayfield, Acting Head of Employment and Skills, Sheffield City Council, says: "Sheffield City Council Employment and Skills Service (Opportunity Sheffield), has helped move over 100 local people into emergency positions over … Continue reading OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases
Updated JobSkilla course details
Please below see the updated list of courses JobSkilla has on offer. Where a course includes a licenses / badge, which requires attendance at a local test centre, this will be undertaken, once restrictions are lifted and can be done safely. Please note - these courses are rolling/ongoing, therefore, please do not pay attention to the … Continue reading Updated JobSkilla course details
Big Ambitions seeks referrals for employment support keyworkers in 2020-21
Big Ambitions CIC is seeking new referrals for its employment support keyworkers. The provider - a subcontractor on Sheffield City Council's ESF Pathways 2020-21 programme - is able to work with a wide range of clients, including - but not restricted to - people with mental health barriers. Contact details Email: enquiries@bigambitions.org.uk Tel: 0114 276 … Continue reading Big Ambitions seeks referrals for employment support keyworkers in 2020-21
Steps to Work at Home update (The Source)
Written by The Source Through Steps to Work at Home, The Source continues to offer support for unemployed people and those being made redundant, upskilling with online training and work related qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2, and providing support with job search and personal development. We also have SAGE qualifications for people wanting … Continue reading Steps to Work at Home update (The Source)
