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Retail & Customer Service from Thurs 18 July at PeoplePlus Academy; places available

PeoplePlus Academy has a Retail & Customer Service course starting at Portland House on Thursday 18 July. The course, which involves a combination of classroom delivery and self-study, is open to people who were 19 years of age on or before 31 August 2018 and are claiming out-of-work benefits. To view the course poster, please … Continue reading Retail & Customer Service from Thurs 18 July at PeoplePlus Academy; places available →

National Apprenticeship Week 2020 to be held 3 to 7 Feb 2020

The 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from 3 to 7 February 2020. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England and is a time to recognise and applaud apprenticeship success stories across the country. Apprenticeship employers use the opportunity to promote the success of their apprentices and highlight … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2020 to be held 3 to 7 Feb 2020 →

New pathways into the region’s digital tech sector for under-represented groups: Tech, Set, Go!

A new project is about to start in Sheffield City Region funded through the government’s Digital Skills Innovation Fund.  The aim is to address local or regional digital challenges while supporting people from under-represented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds into digital roles.  Tech, Set, Go! will test innovative approaches to enabling women aged 18 and above to … Continue reading New pathways into the region’s digital tech sector for under-represented groups: Tech, Set, Go! →

Updated: Agenda for Teacake Club meeting this Friday 5 July

Please see below for the agenda for this week's meeting of the Teacake Club (Sheffield Employability Network), which takes place from 9:30am at The Growth Company. If you have reserved a space but are no longer able to attend, please let us know by emailing opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk in order that we can reallocate your seat. Thanks, … Continue reading Updated: Agenda for Teacake Club meeting this Friday 5 July →

Work experience placements available with Sanctuary Housing from Weds 10 July

Sanctuary Housing is offering voluntary work placements designed to offer skills, training and a certificate of achievement to support people looking to get back into work. The social landlord is giving individuals the opportunity to gain work experience in a range of departments and shadow Sanctuary employees at work. Please see the flyer below for … Continue reading Work experience placements available with Sanctuary Housing from Weds 10 July →

Shelter GROW traineeship Open Day Tues 16 July – paid training and work experience opportunity

Shelter has an upcoming trainee opportunity - this is a paid role for people who have experienced substance misuse. The traineeship provides the opportunity to gain real work experience and develop work-ready skills, whilst being supported to look for ongoing employment. The full job description and online application can be found by clicking here. Shelter … Continue reading Shelter GROW traineeship Open Day Tues 16 July – paid training and work experience opportunity →

PeoplePlus to run 3-day pre-employment course ahead of interviews with XPO Logistics in Chapeltown

PeoplePlus Academy has places available on a three-day pre-employment training course with interviews at XPO Logistics Chapeltown. An assessment session will take place on Monday 8 July and the three day course starts on Wednesday 10 July. Please see below for further details plus an FAQ section with information about the warehousing roles. If you … Continue reading PeoplePlus to run 3-day pre-employment course ahead of interviews with XPO Logistics in Chapeltown →

ESF Pathways Programme seeks referrals; keyworker support and job-broking for unemployed and economically inactive in Sheffield

Opportunity Sheffield's ESF Pathways Programme is now seeking referrals. From 2019 to 2021, Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service will deliver its Pathways to Progression and Pathways to Success projects through a range of employment support partners. The service has commissioned a variety of organisations to provide keyworker support to help unemployed, long-term unemployed … Continue reading ESF Pathways Programme seeks referrals; keyworker support and job-broking for unemployed and economically inactive in Sheffield →

SCR and partners launch Talent Bank business volunteering programme

More than 100 senior business leaders from across our region joined Mayor Dan Jarvis for the launch of a new project that aims to support young people into the world of work. Sheffield City Region and South Yorkshire Futures have teamed up with Inspiring the Future to launch the “Talent Bank” programme, which will encourage … Continue reading SCR and partners launch Talent Bank business volunteering programme →