Grow has announced the start dates for its 2019 employability programmes, which come on the back of a successful pilot scheme last year. The charity, which helps young people aged 16-24 who are looking for work, has places available on its upcoming spring, summer and autumn employability courses. Referrals and self-referrals are being south for … Continue reading Grow announces 2019 programme start dates – referrals sought
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Job vacancy: English Tutor (MaTReC)
Salary: £22,914.84 Pro rata Hours: 16 hours per week x 40 weeks (actual salary £8,003.52) Manor Training and Resource Centre (MaTReC) is committed to providing high quality Education and Training Services to help adults (19 years old and over) gain recognised qualifications and make informed choices about their … Continue reading Job vacancy: English Tutor (MaTReC)
The Prince’s Trust teams up with M&S Meadowhall for Get into Retail programme
The Prince's Trust will launch its next Get into Retail (Make Your Mark) programme in partnership with Marks & Spencer, Meadowhall Sheffield, in March 2019. Get into Retail aims to give young people, who are work-ready but do not have vocational skills, a mixture of practical training and qualifications that will allow them to move … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust teams up with M&S Meadowhall for Get into Retail programme
Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign
The Government has launched a new campaign to promote apprenticeships among young people, parents and employers. ‘Fire it Up’ is designed to raise awareness of the huge variety of apprenticeship options available for people of all ages and backgrounds. The new campaign includes national TV and social media adverts, and a website that provides helpful … Continue reading Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign
CIPD: Government and employers unite to kick-start flexible working
New campaign launched to boost flexible working as uptake has stalled for nearly a decade The Flexible Working Task Force, a partnership across government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities, has today launched a campaign to increase the uptake of flexible working. Members of the task force are collectively using their ability to reach … Continue reading CIPD: Government and employers unite to kick-start flexible working
Job vacancy: Young People’s Support Worker (My Life Project)
Permanent position £19,000 Pro rata. 16 hours per week actual salary £6,162 (School term time) My Life Project is a small urban arts and media company which specialises in working with and supporting the well being and educational progress of children and young people. This is achieved through various creative mediums. We are looking for … Continue reading Job vacancy: Young People’s Support Worker (My Life Project)
Walking for Purpose: Having Conversations and Broadening Horizons
January 2019 update By the Walking for Purpose team The team have been working really hard over the last year; running walks from Chapeltown, Darnall, Hansworth, Broomhall, Manor Sharrow, Burngreave, Woodhouse and Westfield, with some success. Our new block is starting in Shiregreen and we would love for you to come along and get involved. … Continue reading Walking for Purpose: Having Conversations and Broadening Horizons
Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW Digital Training in February 2019
By Ian Eccles, Prince’s Trust Executive (Yorkshire & The Humber) Firstly, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a fantastic start to 2019. To kick start the New Year, I am delighted to inform you of our upcoming Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW … Continue reading Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW Digital Training in February 2019
Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb
Sheffield City Council is staging an Apprenticeship Fair at Sheffield Town Hall on Friday 1st February (10am-2pm). The event is designed for individuals who are interested in enrolling on the Council's internal apprenticeship programme, which can serve as a direct entry route into full employment. At the fair, attendees can find out about the range … Continue reading Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb
Better Working Futures 1st birthday event – free tickets for Tues 15th Jan
Better Working Futures – Reed in Partnership's Work and Health Programme – is staging a 1st birthday event on Tuesday 15th January. Employability stakeholders and other interested parties are invited to attend the event, which takes place from 10am at St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EX. Since the programme launched 12 months ago, … Continue reading Better Working Futures 1st birthday event – free tickets for Tues 15th Jan
Age Better in Sheffield to run benefits and financial advice sessions from Thurs 17th Jan
Age Better in Sheffield - a South Yorkshire Housing Association- led partnership which works to tackle loneliness and isolation for people aged 50 and over - is running free financial advice sessions. Supported by SOAR and Citizens Advice, the benefits and financial drop-in is designed to help people make their money stretch further, understand budgeting and … Continue reading Age Better in Sheffield to run benefits and financial advice sessions from Thurs 17th Jan
Grow UK launches 2019 employability programmes for 16-24-year-olds
After running pilot projects in 2018, Grow UK is now seeking referrals for its 2019 employability programmes, which launch in the coming weeks. The Sheffield-based charity specialises in working with young people who have some barriers to employment and need support in building confidence and taking the next step. Taster sessions are being run on … Continue reading Grow UK launches 2019 employability programmes for 16-24-year-olds
