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Taster event for mature students at University of Sheffield on Weds 17 May

The University of Sheffield is hosting a free taster event on Wednesday 17 May 2023 from 10am – 1:30pm.   This event is for anyone over 21 who doesn’t have a traditional university entry qualification and is interested in finding out about studying at university. The event will take place in The Discovery Rooms, Level 5, … Continue reading Taster event for mature students at University of Sheffield on Weds 17 May

Hubbub announces Community Fridge hub grants

Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Pexels.com Organisations in the UK with an active Community Fridge can now apply for a £7000 grant to develop additional ‘food hub’ activities for local residents. The fund is open to constituted voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, providing they are already registered with the UK Community … Continue reading Hubbub announces Community Fridge hub grants

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 17 April

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-17-apr-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-17-04-2023-with-percent-40-l3-plusDownload

Whyy? Change receive quadruple nomination at South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Written by Whyy? Change Whyy? Change has been shortlisted for four awards at the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, including the prestigious title of Training Provider of the Year. The Rotherham based apprenticeship training provider has also seen two of their employees nominated for three separate apprenticeship awards. With Emma Harrison, Managing Director of Whyy? Change, … Continue reading Whyy? Change receive quadruple nomination at South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Work placements needed to support Sector Routeways courses

Sector Routeways is a programme that offers candidates the opportunity to take part in both classroom based study and work placements in order to gain a qualification and progress more effectively into employment. The Sector Routeways team are looking for organisations to support either a part-time or full-time two week work placement in either Digital … Continue reading Work placements needed to support Sector Routeways courses

See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – April 2023

Welcome to See It Be It's monthly opportunity bulletin full of ways to help inspire the next generation in Sheffield! Take a look below and get in touch with us at seeitbeit@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like to get involved. Our Bulletin Board Padlet also features information and templates to give you flavour of what some … Continue reading See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – April 2023

Skills Training UK open day on Fri 21 April

Skills Training UK are running another open day on Friday 21 April. This is for anyone who may be interested in its Traineeships or Study Programs. The traineeships are enrolling now and Study Program will be starting in August/September time but Skills Training are taking expressions of interest and providing acceptance letters to those who … Continue reading Skills Training UK open day on Fri 21 April

Sector Routeways Padlet page now live

Sector Routeways has launched a live Padlet page containing details of courses, upcoming locations, dates and contact details. The page will be updated regularly and contains information about all of the routeways, as well as case studies, information on employer partnerships and Sheffield's Working job fairs. Visit the Padlet at Sector Routeways (padlet.com) For any … Continue reading Sector Routeways Padlet page now live

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (14 April)

This week's key messages: With childcare costs on the rise, a recent report by Nesta shows how childcare affordability differs across the country with London having the highest ratio. Figures also show the decrease in childcare providers, particularly childminders. We look at the turbulence in the global banking system over the past month and cover … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (14 April)

WEA upcoming course dates for April

Below are some upcoming courses with Worker's Education Association (WEA) taking place throughout April WC 27/03/23 Course: Celebrating the Women's Land Army When: Every Saturday at 09:30 - 15:30, for 5 sessions. Where: JC Craves Discovery Centre (Sheffield) WC 03/04/23 Course: Women on the Land -Behind the Scenes - The Hawley Collection When: Every Wednesday … Continue reading WEA upcoming course dates for April