Building Communities with CITB in Construction virtual event on 7 March

CITB, in partnership with Speakers for Schools, is hosting an online session for anyone interested in a career in Construction on 7 March. The session will run from 6pm – 7.30pm with contributions from major contractors discussing how to apply for opportunities in construction. The event Building Communities with CITB in Construction is open to … Continue reading Building Communities with CITB in Construction virtual event on 7 March →

National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 10 Feb

This year's National Apprenticeship Week will be taking place from 6 - 10 February 2023. Schools, colleges, careers professionals and students across the country will be engaging in a variety of lessons, events and activities to promote and discover more about apprenticeships. This year's theme is 'skills for life' and will focus on promoting and … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 10 Feb →

Community Partnerships Open Day on Thurs 16 March at Burngreave Vestry Hall with Advance Sheffield

See below details of Advance Sheffield's next Community Partnerships Open day on Thursday 16 March.

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 30 Jan

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-30-jan-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-30-01-2023-with-percent-40-l3-plusDownload

Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb

In collaboration with Resurgo and ERSA, DWP is holding a virtual event to discuss the outcomes of Resurgo's participation in DWP's Employment Data Lab. Resurgo, a London based charity, took part in DWP's Employment Data Lab through its Spear Programme which was aimed at NEET young people. The event will hear from Resurgo about its … Continue reading Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb →

Job vacancies: Asylum Decision Maker (Home Office)

The Home Office in Sheffield is currently recruiting Asylum Decision Makers. The closing date for applications is Monday 20 February. To find out more or to apply, visit Home Office – Customer Service Group – Asylum Decision Maker - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 Jan

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cold Weather Payments reminder Households receiving certain benefits could be eligible for extra money to help keep warm during the cold weather between now and the end of March 2023. DWP’s Cold Weather Payments are an automatic bank top-up of £25. The payments are triggered to eligible households when the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 Jan →

Confidence building workshop at SOAR on Thurs 9 Feb

SOAR is running a workshop on Thursday 9 February for anybody wanting to build their confidence when looking for work. The session will be run by the SOAR employment team and is free to attend. It will be held at Firth Park Library (Hucklow Road entrance) and will run from 10am - 12:30pm. To find … Continue reading Confidence building workshop at SOAR on Thurs 9 Feb →

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (27 Jan)

Please download the file below to read the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing as of Friday 27 January. symca-policy-briefing-27-01-2023Download This week's key messages Bloomberg UK updated its Levelling Up scorecard and found that more than three-quarters of constituencies — especially those in the Midlands and North — were already behind London and the … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (27 Jan) →

Jobseekers urged to be aware of 7 signs of job scams

Press release from the Disclosure and Barring Service Jobseekers are being put on alert for the 7 signs of scams that could leave them out of pocket and at risk of identity fraud. January and February are acknowledged within the recruitment industry as peak job search months[1] – providing prime opportunities for scammers to exploit. The Disclosure … Continue reading Jobseekers urged to be aware of 7 signs of job scams →

SAMEE charity launches nationwide self-employment support programme for people with SEND

Article posted on ERSA https://ersa.org.uk/news/ Find the link to the article here Bournemouth’s SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship) charity is set to roll out the UK’s first accredited Self-Employment Support Programme to help support people with special educational needs (SEN), not just in Dorset but nationwide. This brand new, flexible programme, branded as ‘You’ve … Continue reading SAMEE charity launches nationwide self-employment support programme for people with SEND →

Warm spaces in Sheffield provided by Places for People

Places for People is providing warm spaces at locations across Sheffield. These are public places providing a heated space, company and refreshments for anybody who is struggling to heat their home. For more information on warm space in Sheffield, visit https://www.placesforpeople.co.uk/about-us/community/community-projects/warm-spaces-in-sheffield