Latest News
What’s Next for Traineeships webinar from Learning and Work Institute on Weds 24 May
Learning and Work Institute is holding a free online webinar on Wednesday 24 May from 11am-12pm. Join Catch22 and the Learning & Work Institute for a webinar exploring pre-employment opportunities for young people in the light of standalone traineeship programmes ending from this August. Speakers include: Steve Latus, Head of Traineeships at the Department for … Continue reading What’s Next for Traineeships webinar from Learning and Work Institute on Weds 24 May
Upcoming JCP SWAP opportunities
For all of these Sector Work-Based Academy Programme (SWAP) opportunities, Jobcentre customers need to ask their work coach or a referral to secure a place.
DWP: Touchbase – Mon 9 May
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Ten days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for Cost of Living Payment There are just 10 days to go for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the latest £301 Cost of Living Payment, which they would receive direct into their bank accounts. Provided a claim is … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 9 May
L2 courses with White Rose starting in June and July 2023
White Rose Beauty College is recruiting now for courses starting in June and July. These are suitable for anyone who is unemployed, can provide 3 months of benefit evidence and has an interest in the beauty industry. Courses are fully funded and learners will receive kit and uniform. The courses include: Level 2 Beauty Therapy … Continue reading L2 courses with White Rose starting in June and July 2023
DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: May and June External Stakeholder Sessions
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (5 May)
Weekly Policy Briefing Highlights: A new report by Green Alliance has investigated policy responses to reducing emissions in transport, which is the most highly emitting sector in the UK. Recommendations seek to reconcile implications for public finances whilst encouraging modal shift. Onward's updated UK Social Fabric Index shares insight into what strengthens a community, and how the resilience of … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (5 May)
B2W Group to run a series of courses to help learners improve soft skills
During May, June and July, B2W Group will be delivering some unaccredited training to support individuals in developing some soft skills, boost their confidence and to help them overcome some of their barriers they face when looking at employment and training opportunities. The sessions will use a combination of training and mixing with others in … Continue reading B2W Group to run a series of courses to help learners improve soft skills
PET-Xi upcoming course dates and Level Up (May & June)
Below is a list of upcoming PET-Xi course dates running throughout May and the beginning of June. Customer Service Level 2 (5 days) from Mon 15 – Fri 19 May Team Leading Level 2 (5 days) from Mon 22 – Fri 26 May IT User Skills Level 2 (9 days) from Mon 30 May – Thurs … Continue reading PET-Xi upcoming course dates and Level Up (May & June)
Programmes Funding Newsletter – May 2023 (Doncaster Council)
Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Hello and welcome to the May 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 – May 2023 (Doncaster Council)
Festival of Skills for Enterprising Women to take place on Thurs 18 May
After a 3 year break, Inova Education and Training has announced the return of it's ‘Festival of Skills’ series of events on Thursday 18 May, with a great programme of workshops and a chance to network with like-minded people. The event will take place from 9:30am-2:30pm and will be held at Channing Hall, 45 Surrey … Continue reading Festival of Skills for Enterprising Women to take place on Thurs 18 May
Take part in Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services IAG consultation
Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have launched a consultation survey on shaping its Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) service going forward and understanding where young people currently seek careers advice. The survey if for anyone aged 14-19, takes a few minutes to complete and anyone completing it could be in with a chance of … Continue reading Take part in Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services IAG consultation