Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this year from 18 - 24 March, is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more … Continue reading Neurodiversity Celebration Week returns 18 – 24 March 2024
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Apprenticeships: Be Inspired annual careers fair enjoys another successful year
Opportunity Sheffield’s ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ careers fair returned for its eighth year at Hillsborough Stadium this month (Thursday 7 March 2024), giving local school and Sixth Form pupils the chance to discover vacancies and apply for apprenticeships. Each year, the flagship event connects young people who are considering an apprenticeship with employers who are looking … Continue reading Apprenticeships: Be Inspired annual careers fair enjoys another successful year
Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 4 March 2024
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins. See below the latest vacancy lists for the North and South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire apprenticeship summary sy-apprenticeship-summary-04-03-2024Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies apprenticeships-vacancy-report-04-03-2024Download
SAVTE fundraise for 50th Anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) is raising money to continue its work supporting English language learning across Sheffield's Communities. Individuals and organisations can help by creating a ‘50 for 50’ fundraiser. This involves undertaking a 50-themed activity and inviting friends, family and others to donate money, … Continue reading SAVTE fundraise for 50th Anniversary
Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 26 February 2024
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins. See below the latest vacancy lists for the North and South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire apprenticeship summary sy-apprenticeship-summary-26-02-2024Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies apprenticeships-vacancy-report-26-02-2024Download
Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Highfield on Weds 20 March
Opportunity Sheffield's next Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair will be held at St Mary's Church, Bramall Lane on Wednesday 20 March, 10am - 12pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Highfield on Weds 20 March
Book now for the IEP Summit 2024 sponsored by NCFE
The IEP Summit 2024: 'Building Tomorrow's Employability Support' comes to RSA House in London on Thursday 20 June. The summit is an industry event for Institute of Employability Professionals Members and senior colleagues from the Employability sector in the UK. Presenting an opportunity for networking, discussion and sharing of good practice, the IEP Summit is … Continue reading Book now for the IEP Summit 2024 sponsored by NCFE
Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 19 February 2024
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins. See below the latest vacancy lists for the North and South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire apprenticeship summary sy-apprenticeship-summary-19-02-2024Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies apprenticeships-vacancy-report-19-02-24Download
Opportunity Sheffield launches new employment and skills programme for 2024-25
Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment and Skills Service in Sheffield City Council, has updated programmes and projects for 2024-25, following the changeover from the European Social Fund to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Opportunity Sheffield works to support Sheffield residents at every step of their labour market journey, from supporting economically inactive and unemployed people … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield launches new employment and skills programme for 2024-25
WEA announce free online accredited courses
WEA, Adult Learning Within Reach, has announced that its next batch of free online qualification courses are now live on their website. The courses available are: • Counselling (Level 1 & 2) • Community Interpreting (Level 1 & 2) • Introduction to Working as a Teaching Assistant • Support Work in Schools and Colleges • … Continue reading WEA announce free online accredited courses
Street League Academy returns for 2024
If you're aged 16 - 24 and not in education or employment, you can join the Street League Academy in 2024 for free. The academy uses the power of sport to help young people, who face personal barriers to employment to improve their wellbeing, secure employment and have a brighter future. The programme runs three … Continue reading Street League Academy returns for 2024
Prince’s Trust Get Hired event comes to Sheffield on 13 March 2024
The next Prince’s Trust Get Hired event is at the Sheffield Family Hub, in the city centre on Wednesday 13 March 2024, 2pm - 4pm. This event will focus on health and social care and is aimed at young people aged 18-30. If you are an employer with roles starting in April 2024, it is … Continue reading Prince’s Trust Get Hired event comes to Sheffield on 13 March 2024