Weekly Policy Briefing Highlights: NHS strikes continue in support of higher pay for junior doctors, consultants, and other healthcare professionals, while radiographers in Sheffield take their own strike action in support. Latest data shows that mortgage rates and house prices have declined since the summer, while the overall completion of new housing in South Yorkshire … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (6 October)
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PET-Xi upcoming course dates and Level Up (October)
Below is a list of upcoming PET-Xi course dates running throughout October. Customer Service level 2 (5 days) from Mon 9 - Fri 13 Oct Team Leading Level 2 (5 days) from Mon 16 - Fri 20 Oct Development Skills Mentoring from Mon 23 - Fri 27 Oct IT/Digital Level 2 (10 day) from Mon … Continue reading PET-Xi upcoming course dates and Level Up (October)
Government announces employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
Written by Department for Work and Pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-employment-support-boost-for-over-30-000-economically-inactive-young-people The expansion of the Youth Offer to inactive claimants, for the first time, will begin immediately to help young people into work and improve wellbeing. Department for Work and Pensions’ Youth Offer to expand, providing tens of thousands more young people support to find work. More … Continue reading Government announces employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
Second 2023 to 2024 Cost of Living Payment dates announced by DWP
Written by Department for Work and Pensions Millions of households to receive £300 from DWP between 31 October and 19 November 2023 This is the second of 3 payments totalling up to £900 supporting eligible people on means-tested benefits with the cost of living Payments make up part of government’s record financial support for the most vulnerable … Continue reading Second 2023 to 2024 Cost of Living Payment dates announced by DWP
Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 2 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-02-oct-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-02-10-2023Download
B2W Group Building Futures Digital Careers course induction day to be held on Fri 13 Oct
B2W is holding an online induction day on Friday 13 October for anybody wanting to enrol on it's Building Futures Digital Careers course. This course is aimed at learners aged 19-24 (must be 19 years old prior to 31 August 2023) who are interested in working towards a digital career. The course will comprise of … Continue reading B2W Group Building Futures Digital Careers course induction day to be held on Fri 13 Oct
VCSE and ICS Working Together event to take place on Mon 16 Oct
There will be a South Yorkshire Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) and Integrated Care system alliance event taking place on Monday 16 October from 3pm-5pm. The event will take place online and attendees can expect to: Find out more about progress on VCSE participation within the Integrated Care System Hear from VCSE colleagues who … Continue reading VCSE and ICS Working Together event to take place on Mon 16 Oct
Housing Energy Efficiency team promote schemes to support Sheffield residents
The new Housing Energy Efficiency Team want to let you know about the funded housing energy efficiency improvements currently available in Sheffield. Whether it’s simple energy advice or a fully funded installation of the latest heat pump technology, energy efficiency improvements help local people to stay warmer and safer over the winter. Living in a … Continue reading Housing Energy Efficiency team promote schemes to support Sheffield residents
Sheffield College ESOL and Employability Programme open for referrals
Below is Sheffield College's ESOL and Employability programme brochure. It includes information about ESOL, Sector Specific and Basic Skills courses available and eligibility. For any queries contact RouteToEmployment@sheffcol.ac.uk or 0114 260 2448. sheffield-college-employability-programme-booklet-2023-24-vsep23Download
Applications open for BFI Film Academy training scheme starting Thurs 9 Nov
Written by Showroom Cinema - BFI Film Academy Short Course 2023/24 - Showroom Workstation - Sheffield Photo by CineDirektor FILMS on Pexels.com We are excited to announce that we will be delivering the BFI Film Academy Short Course programme for 2023/24! We are searching for 20 talented, enthusiastic and hard-working 16-19 years olds from the … Continue reading Applications open for BFI Film Academy training scheme starting Thurs 9 Nov
Event Job Fair to be held on Fri 10 Nov at Bramall Lane Stadium
The Job Fair is holding a jobs fair event on Friday 10 November at Bramall Lane Stadium. The event will run from 10am-1pm with the aim of the event to get jobseekers back into work. There will be over 30 companies in attendance, all recruiting to a variety of roles. The event is free to … Continue reading Event Job Fair to be held on Fri 10 Nov at Bramall Lane Stadium
Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 25 September
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-25-sep-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-25-09-2023Download