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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (4 August)

Weekly Policy Briefing Highlights: A rising cost of living continues to affect UK households, although financial vulnerability remains stable. Renters are faring worse than mortgage holders, and food insecurity is higher in Yorkshire & Humber than the national level. Analysis from DCMS and the Higher Education Policy Institute highlights the creative sector’s major role in … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (4 August) →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – August 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Hello and welcome to the August edition of the Programmes Funding Newsletter For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please contact the team by email -programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk Many thanks      … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsletter – August 2023 (Doncaster Council) →

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 31 July

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-31-jul-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-31-07-2023-with-percent-40-l3-plusDownload

Sheffield Community Youth Services to hold International Youth Day Celebration event on Fri 11 Aug

Sheffield Community Youth Services is holding an International Youth Day Celebration event on Friday 11 August, open to young people aged 10+. The event will take place at English Institute of Sport (EIS), Coleridge Road, S9 5DA and will run from 12pm-4pm. SWFC Community programme, Street League and SUFC Community Foundation will be present at … Continue reading Sheffield Community Youth Services to hold International Youth Day Celebration event on Fri 11 Aug →

UK SPF Tender Information Sessions for Opportunity Sheffield Employment Programmes to be held on 7, 9 & 16 August

Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service, is holding three information sessions about upcoming UK Shared Prosperity Fund tenders. The meetings will all be the same, with any questions or additional information shared added to YORtender (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/). The meetings will outline the vision for what shape the upcoming contracts may take, what the … Continue reading UK SPF Tender Information Sessions for Opportunity Sheffield Employment Programmes to be held on 7, 9 & 16 August →

Personal Independence Payment Upskilling (for requesting a Change of Circumstance) to be held on Weds 16 Aug for external stakeholders

The DWP Disability Services Advocacy is holding a Personal Independence Payment session on requesting a Change of Circumstance (CoC review) on Wednesday 16 August. The session is being held for external stakeholders and is suitable for anybody working with clients who may require support or understanding of this topic. The session will take place on … Continue reading Personal Independence Payment Upskilling (for requesting a Change of Circumstance) to be held on Weds 16 Aug for external stakeholders →

South Yorkshire Hidden Disability Job Fair to take place on Tues 10 Oct

Written by Autism Plus (Hidden Disability Job Fair (autismplus.co.uk)) Discover employment and training opportunities for Adults with neurodivergent conditions, vision and hearing support needs. In partnership with Sheffield City Council Deaf / Hearing and Vision support services we are bringing together employers and providers from across South Yorkshire to showcase employment and training opportunities for … Continue reading South Yorkshire Hidden Disability Job Fair to take place on Tues 10 Oct →

The Growth Company to hold launch event for Refugee Employability Programme on Thurs 24 Aug

The Growth Company is holding a launch event for the Refugee Employability Programme on Thursday 24 August from 11am-12:30pm. The event will be held at Cubo Work, Carver Street, Sheffield, S1 4FS. The Growth Company has secured a contract to support refugees into sustainable employment across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Attendees will get find … Continue reading The Growth Company to hold launch event for Refugee Employability Programme on Thurs 24 Aug →

New Plans To Boost Health In The Workplace To Keep People In Work: The Occupational Health Consultation

Written by Youth Employment UK (https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/new-plans-to-boost-health-in-the-workplace-to-keep-people-in-work/) Find out more about the Occupational Health consultation and make your contributions before 12th October 2023. Ministers are urging employers to do more to keep workers healthy and reduce the numbers out of work due to long-term sickness Consultation launching on measures to increase employer uptake and widen reach of Occupational … Continue reading New Plans To Boost Health In The Workplace To Keep People In Work: The Occupational Health Consultation →

Applications now open for The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund

Written by National Lottery Community Fund This funding is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living. By community we mean people living in the same local area. Our main priority is to fund organisations supporting low-income households and individuals. You can apply for between £10,000 … Continue reading Applications now open for The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund →