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Supported Internships start in Sheffield in September 2025

Sheffield College has vacancies for all of its supported internship programmes in Sheffield for September 2025. A Supported Internship is a study programme designed for a young person who needs someextra help to move into work. It lasts for one year and is for young people aged 16-24 with anEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). … Continue reading Supported Internships start in Sheffield in September 2025

BFI Film Academy’s residential for young people starts 28 July

BFI Film Academy's Specialist Programming Residential for 16–19-year-old film fans starts on Monday 28 July 2025. A fantastic opportunity has just opened up to attend a BFI Film Academy specialist course in Cinema Programming for the indie cinema circuit consisting of a one-week residential stay in Sheffield (28 July - 3 August) with daily workshops … Continue reading BFI Film Academy’s residential for young people starts 28 July

Leaving on a Positive music course starts at Arundel Lane Studios

Referrals are now open for Leaving on a Positive — a creative intervention programme for young people aged 17–26 in Sheffield who are care-experienced, NEET, at risk of offending, or disengaged from education/employment. Delivered from Arundel Lane Studios (Sheffield AP framework provider), the programme offers: 🎧 DJing & music production workshops🤝 1:1 mentoring with lived experience🧠 Sessions on … Continue reading Leaving on a Positive music course starts at Arundel Lane Studios

Grow pilot programme launches in High Green

Grow is launching a pilot programme based at High Green Development Trust, starting on Tuesday 24 June 2025. Here are the key details: Programme start date: 24/06/2025 Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 3:30pm Location: High Green Development Trust, The Campus, Pack Horse Lane High Green, Sheffield, S35 3HY Length of programme: 4 weeks followed by the opportunity to interview for Grow Gardeners employment (10 weeks) Eligibility: Open to 16-24 year olds … Continue reading Grow pilot programme launches in High Green

Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for the next Rail Track Maintenance course, starting on Wednesday 18 June 2025. The course, in collaboration with YFL Training, has been designed to prepare learners to work in the rail sector upon completion. It will cover: Personal track safety DC conductor rails overhead lines track induction manual Handling medical information, … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June

Business Sheffield supports start-ups

Have you got a participant who wants to start their own business? Business Sheffield supports independent businesses to start, grow, and thrive. The Sheffield City Council service offers free 1-2-1 support, in-person and virtual workshops with expert advisers on everything from starting up to mastering marketing, social media, and effective networking. Whether you're launching your … Continue reading Business Sheffield supports start-ups

Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned seven new employability projects across the city to support a variety of residents. The following projects commence delivery on Monday 2 June 2025 and run to Tuesday 31 March 2026: Endeavour Endeavour will deliver an employment support project for economically inactive and unemployed individuals in Sheffield, with a focus on those … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects

Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes

The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in Quarter Four and throughout the financial year. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at The Venue, Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June, 12pm-3pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a different community location each month, and … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June

CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August

CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August 2025. This is an exciting time to join CTS Training, as it is expanding its provision and can offer learners a much wider range of qualifications at levels appropriate to them. Full and part-time learning programmes are available for young people aged 16-19. If you know someone … Continue reading CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August

Asda Supported Internships start in September 2025

Nacro Education Sheffield is partnering with Asda for a second year, to provide Supported Internships. Students will gain valuable work experience in a range of different roles in Asda, exploring what they like and learning new skills. The programme is crafted to give students a wide range of experiences and knowledge to help develop their … Continue reading Asda Supported Internships start in September 2025

Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting participants for it's new course, Adult Employment & Skills (AES), starting Monday 2 June 2025. AES has been designed to equip participants with the comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and strategies needed to be effective in securing sustained employment in the current job market. Course Details Registration session: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30am … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June