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Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 23 October

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins, broken down by region and local authority area. See below the latest vacancy lists for Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Sheffield apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sheffield-23-oct-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-23-10-2023Download

Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications

Press release from Ofqual Building on the success of the 2023 action plan, Ofqual confirms measures that will embed the timely delivery of vocational results. Ofqual has today announced measures to ensure students taking vocational qualifications  get their results on time in 2024 and beyond, following the success of this year. The measures are part of Ofqual’s ongoing commitment to … Continue reading Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications →

The Growth Company launch fully funded Level 3 training courses

The Growth Company is now delivering a range of Level 3 training courses for individuals 24 and up. The links below contain information about each course, entry requirements and eligibility criteria. Courses on on offer are: Level 3 award in Education and Training Level 3 diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Level 3 certificate in … Continue reading The Growth Company launch fully funded Level 3 training courses →

SWAP opportunity for Burger King from 23 Oct-3 Nov

PET-Xi is working with Burger King on Fargate, Sheffield city centre, to organise a SWAP (Sector Work-based Academy Programme). The sign up session for the SWAP will take place on Thursday 19 October at 11am at Sheffield United Football Club, Blades Family Hub, John Street, S2 4QX. The actual SWAP will take place from Monday … Continue reading SWAP opportunity for Burger King from 23 Oct-3 Nov →

Learning and Work Institute All Change report: understanding and supporting retraining and career change

Written by Learning and Work Institute Advances in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, alongside longer working lives will see more people needing to change jobs and careers. But new research by Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has found that fewer people are switching sectors than before the global financial crisis. In part this is because doing … Continue reading Learning and Work Institute All Change report: understanding and supporting retraining and career change →

Programmes Funding Newsflash – Oct 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Please find below a newsflash detailing the most recent funding opportunities that have imminent deadlines. Policy, Insight & Change Team Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme : Phase 3c Now Open The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants to public sector bodies to fund energy efficiency and … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsflash – Oct 2023 (Doncaster Council) →

Sector Routeways programme seeks construction employers to host work placements

Sector Routeways from Opportunity Sheffield is seeking construction employers to host work placements for participants. The programme is a great way for employers to develop future talent for themselves and their sector. The scheme offers classroom-based training to include health and safety and CSCS card, work placement and ongoing support for newcomers to Sheffield construction … Continue reading Sector Routeways programme seeks construction employers to host work placements →

SYMCA and Aviva Capital Partners announce strategic partnership to drive economic growth in South Yorkshire

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) - https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article/799d7793-4dae-44da-b478-c7ad8067d5d0 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and Aviva Capital Partners Limited have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation, economic growth and housing development in South Yorkshire. This landmark collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards realising … Continue reading SYMCA and Aviva Capital Partners announce strategic partnership to drive economic growth in South Yorkshire →