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Parents advising university over degree-level apprenticeships, study finds

Press release from the Sutton Trust Parents are more likely to advise their child to go to university than take a degree-level apprenticeship, with middle-class parents more likely than poorer parents to offer this advice, according to new polling published by the Sutton Trust today. 1,017 parents of children aged 5 to 16 who attend … Continue reading Parents advising university over degree-level apprenticeships, study finds →

‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ event connects employers with future apprentices

On Wednesday 13th March, over 1,000 School and Sixth Form students will descend on Cutlers' Hall, CVs at the ready, for the annual 'Apprenticeships: Be Inspired' apprenticeship fair. Organised by Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council, the event gives young people aged 16-18 the chance to meet employers, learn more … Continue reading ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ event connects employers with future apprentices →

ACT seeks referrals for March and April Functional Skills courses

Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) has places available on Functional Skills courses upcoming in March and April. Both the English and ICT courses will be delivered at ACT Firvale Centre on Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB. English Functional Skills Course details: ICT Functional Skills Course details: Contact details To make a referral or seek more … Continue reading ACT seeks referrals for March and April Functional Skills courses →

BTEC Open Day at Firvale Community Hub Weds 6 Mar

Firvale Community Hub is staging a BTEC Open Day on Wednesday 6th March for people who are interested in further education. Courses including Customer Services, Childcare, Business Administration, Adult Social Care and Team Leading are available. Interested parties are invited to visit Firvale Community Hub on Page Hall Road, Sheffield, S4 8GU between 10:00am and … Continue reading BTEC Open Day at Firvale Community Hub Weds 6 Mar →

Study highlights continued barriers to employment for disabled people in the UK

Disabled people face an "unacceptably harsh landscape" when searching for work, a UK disability charity has claimed. A recent study conducted by Leonard Cheshire indicated that 73% of disabled workers have stopped working due to a disability or health condition. Of the disabled people who applied for a job in the last five years, 30% … Continue reading Study highlights continued barriers to employment for disabled people in the UK →

Book for the 5th National Safeguarding Childrens’ Conference on Thu 23 May

Open Forum Events Limited is seeking bookings for the 5th National Safeguarding Childrens' Conference on Thursday 23rd May in Manchester. The 2019 event - the theme of which is 'Safeguarding Children: Promoting Welfare-Preventing Harm' will take place at the Manchester Conference Centre between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Confirmed speakers include: Justine Currell, Director, Unseen and Deputy … Continue reading Book for the 5th National Safeguarding Childrens’ Conference on Thu 23 May →

Invitation to Final Celebration Event for ‘Get Started with Games Design’ course on Fri 1 Mar

The Prince's Trust and RAW Digital Training are inviting you to join them at a Final Celebration Event to mark the achievements of participants on their 'Get Started with Games Design' course, which takes place next week. The culmination of the week-long programme, which takes place at The Showroom & Workstation in central Sheffield, is … Continue reading Invitation to Final Celebration Event for ‘Get Started with Games Design’ course on Fri 1 Mar →

Sheffield Housing Company reaches 500 jobs and 60 apprenticeships milestones

Written by Sheffield Housing Company A housing-led economic and social regeneration programme in Sheffield has reached a string of major milestones. Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is celebrating the completion of the 600th home, the creation of 500 new jobs – 62% of which have been filled by people from the city region – and the … Continue reading Sheffield Housing Company reaches 500 jobs and 60 apprenticeships milestones →

Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council, is seeking partners in the local employment sector to deliver European Social Fund (ESF) contracts. Providers interested in joining the 'Opportunity Sheffield: Pathways to Progression / Pathways to Success Pseudo-Framework' should complete the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the YORtender procurement portal. Users will be … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding →