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ESF Positive Change Programme 2022-23 Brochure

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned 18 pre-engagement projects through its ESF Positive Change Programme, part-funded by the European Social Fund via the Ambition and Pathways to Success projects. The aims of these projects are to engage with the hardest-to-reach, motivate and inspire people who are at a distance from the labour market, and to test different … Continue reading ESF Positive Change Programme 2022-23 Brochure

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 24 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 sheffield-24-oct-2022Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies sy-apprenticeship-summary-24-10-2022-with-percent-40-l3-plusDownload

Employer Masterclass: Unlocking the labour market crisis – talent across the generations (Mon 21 Nov)

In support of older workers week, w/c 21 November. Age Friendly Sheffield, Business in the Community (BITC), Sheffield Business Together (SBT) and the South Yorkshire Chambers are partnering to host a free masterclass for employers - unlocking the labour market crisis – talent across the generations on the 21 of November 10.30 to 11.30. This … Continue reading Employer Masterclass: Unlocking the labour market crisis – talent across the generations (Mon 21 Nov)

Funding opportunity: Moving On Up – Young People & Employment Programme (SYCF)

Written by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation Grants of up to £15,000 for community organisations supporting young people (aged 14-30 years) to get good, productive and rewarding jobs in South Yorkshire. Based on consultation with local employers, partners and community organisations, we understand that supporting young people into productive and rewarding employment needs a range of … Continue reading Funding opportunity: Moving On Up – Young People & Employment Programme (SYCF)

Employers sought for University of Sheffield Workplace Insights Programme

The University of Sheffield is seeking local employers to support its Workplace Insights programme, which is designed to provide students with work experience while helping address business need. Information for Organisations Short-term internship programme supporting you tackle a problem or project of your choice whilst also providing students with invaluable work experience. No cost to … Continue reading Employers sought for University of Sheffield Workplace Insights Programme

A Sustainable Future – Social Enterprise Exchange Conference 2022 (Thurs 17 Nov)

The partners of the Social Enterprise Exchange have come together to bring you an in-person event to mark International Social Enterprise Day and offering you the chance to connect with others and explore what a sustainable future looks like for you and/or your organisation. The day will include panel discussion, in-depth workshops, lunch and plenty … Continue reading A Sustainable Future – Social Enterprise Exchange Conference 2022 (Thurs 17 Nov)