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Standguide ESOL courses to start in March 2024

The next Standguide ESOL courses (Entry 1 - 2) will start on Monday 11 March 2024. The courses are for those wanting to improve their English skills and gain an accredited qualification. The units will cover reading, writing, speaking and listening to support with everyday life and progressions into work. Enrolment dates are taking place on … Continue reading Standguide ESOL courses to start in March 2024

Applications for University of Sheffield’s SME Summer Internship Programme now open

The University of Sheffield is offering 25 x £1,000 grants to local organisations to host a paid student internship through the SME Summer Internship Programme. A talented student will bring new ideas to your team as they develop their industry experience.  All internships must be a minimum of 70 hours. There is no maximum duration … Continue reading Applications for University of Sheffield’s SME Summer Internship Programme now open

Twiddle Food and Opportunity Sheffield to host Business Networking Morning Event  

Join our Advance Sheffield team, Twiddle Food and Business Sheffield for a Business Networking Morning at Cutlery Works on Tuesday 5 March 2024, 9:30am – 11am. This event is free and will feature talks and networking. It is a chance for local employees and entrepreneurs to access information about funded training opportunities, help starting or … Continue reading Twiddle Food and Opportunity Sheffield to host Business Networking Morning Event  

Employment is for Everyone and Equans to host apprenticeship and work experience site visits

Employment is for Everyone have partnered with Equans to deliver some site visits across their local construction sites, so visitors can find out more about vacancies, apprenticeships and work experience/mentoring programmes coming up in 2024. Equans are an ambassador to Employment is for Everyone and believe in giving autistic people and people with learning disabilities … Continue reading Employment is for Everyone and Equans to host apprenticeship and work experience site visits

Job vacancy: Strategic Support Coordinator – Skills & Career Progression (Opportunity Sheffield)

Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment & Skills service in Sheffield City Council, seeks an innovative, flexible and forward-thinking member of staff to help drive a citywide upskilling and reskilling project. Advance Sheffield (part of the Skills & Employability South Yorkshire Programme, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund) is an ambitious Local Authority-led initiative designed to … Continue reading Job vacancy: Strategic Support Coordinator – Skills & Career Progression (Opportunity Sheffield)

Adira hosts second Sheffield African-Caribbean Recruitment Day

Adira is hosting Sheffield’s second Black careers fair, focused on connecting over 100 Black Professionals directly with inclusive employers. The event will take place at SADACCA (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association) on Saturday 2 March 2024, 10am – 3pm. This is a prime opportunity to diversify your workforce and meet candidates equipped for … Continue reading Adira hosts second Sheffield African-Caribbean Recruitment Day

Job Vacancy: ESOL Tutors (FACES)

The Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) within Sheffield City Council is recruiting for qualified and experienced ESOL tutors. The service is looking for passionate and innovative tutors, who can inspire and empower adult learners. Learners will be encouraged and supported to develop and achieve positive life-changes for themselves, their families and their communities. … Continue reading Job Vacancy: ESOL Tutors (FACES)

Autism Plus to hold SEND apprenticeship event on Fri 9 Feb

Autism Plus is holding a SEND apprenticeship event on Friday 9 February, during National Apprenticeship Week. In attendance will be the Sheffield College apprenticeship team, NHS recruitment and Sheffield City Council all advertising vacancies. There will also be opportunities from other employers being advertised, and support from the Autism Plus team with applying for vacancies. … Continue reading Autism Plus to hold SEND apprenticeship event on Fri 9 Feb

IEP launches accredited L3 Award in Supporting Participants with Complex Needs (AwardCN). 

The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) Learning Academy, working with the Centre for Employability Excellence and Sector Leaders, has developed this comprehensive Learning Programme which provides a unique and important opportunity to empower frontline practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to effectively integrate evidence based best practice into their work. It will enable them to … Continue reading IEP launches accredited L3 Award in Supporting Participants with Complex Needs (AwardCN).