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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →