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Firvale Community Hub launches Sheffield Apprenticeship Connector Programme

Firvale Community Hub has launched Sheffield’s new Apprenticeship Connector Programme, funded by the Youth Futures Foundation through its national Connected Futures programme. This pioneering initiative aims to address one of Sheffield’s most persistent inequalities, the under-representation of Pakistani and Bangladeshi young people in apprenticeships. National research by the Youth Futures Foundation shows that these communities … Continue reading Firvale Community Hub launches Sheffield Apprenticeship Connector Programme →

Post-16 Football Diploma course starts September 2026

The Kyle Walker Football Academy (K2W) is taking applications for their next course starting in September 2026. Master class days are taking place during the February, Easter and May half terms. The K2W Academy Scholarship programme is based at Concord Sports Centre and can lead to a number of progression routes. To find out more, … Continue reading Post-16 Football Diploma course starts September 2026 →

B2W pre-employment programme prepares learners to work at AON

Join B2W's programme for the opportunity to work in AON's Customer Service team from 13 October 2025. This programme is delivered online to mirror hybrid working practices, helping learners develop the behaviours, digital skills, and independence needed for remote roles in the contact centre sector. Learners begin with basic digital skills, including setting up and … Continue reading B2W pre-employment programme prepares learners to work at AON →

Join the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service to start your career in the NHS

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are holding online IAG sessions in October and November for the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service. Recruitment will start on Monday 20 October and take place over the following 4 weeks. The programme will run from Monday 10 to Friday 15 November 2025. As part of our supported recruitment process, they are working with … Continue reading Join the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service to start your career in the NHS →

Sign up for Armed Forces training with MPCT Academies

Over 1,300 new learners started Armed Forces training with MPCT Academies in August - and there is still time for new learners to start in September 2025!This month, learners have already experienced:• An introduction to drill and testing themselves against military fitness standards• Visits from the RAF Regiment, Royal Navy Outreach Team, Royal Marines, Submariners, … Continue reading Sign up for Armed Forces training with MPCT Academies →

Connect to Work Supported Employment service goes live in Sheffield

Sheffield’s Connect to Work Programme has gone live, with referrals now being accepted for supported employment engagements for eligible residents with Autism, Learning Difficulties or Disabilities, and/or Neurodiversity. Opportunity Sheffield is delivering Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) provision for this cohort, following on from successful delivery of the Local Supported Employment (LSE) Sheffield Programme between … Continue reading Connect to Work Supported Employment service goes live in Sheffield →

Learning Curve Group launches Health & Social Care programme

Learning Curve Group is recruiting for it's new programme starting in October. If you have a participant aged 16–19 and interested in care work, this free 22-week course in Sheffield could be for them. They will work towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, build confidence, and get support with … Continue reading Learning Curve Group launches Health & Social Care programme →

Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October

Tickets are now available for the Autumn Teacake Club Meeting, which will take place at Sheffield Futures, Star House in Sheffield on Thursday 2 October 2025. Our quarterly Teacake Club Meetings are a chance for our Sheffield employability network to listen to talks and connect with other local employment and support services in the city. … Continue reading Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October →

Arundel Lane Studios offers free music course to young people in care

Arundel Lane Studios delivers fully funded, hands-on creative programmes for young people who are in care, have been in care, or have received social services support. These sessions aren’t one-off taster days — they’re structured, industry-standard training designed to build genuine skills, open career pathways, and boost confidence. Here’s what’s on offer: DJ Training as … Continue reading Arundel Lane Studios offers free music course to young people in care →

CTS Training for young people aged 16-19 start August 2025

CTS Training is interviewing students to start its programme in August 2025. CTS is expanding its offer of provision and can offer learners a much wider range of qualifications at levels appropriate to them. It is also opening a new centre, meaning plenty of places are available. The training helps young people aged 16-19 (or … Continue reading CTS Training for young people aged 16-19 start August 2025 →

Grow gardening programme accepting referrals for September 2025

Grow's next gardening programme for 16-24-year-olds starts Monday 8 September 2025. Full details below: Times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm to 3:30pm Location: Grow, 389 Manor Lane, Sheffield S2 1UL Length of programme: 4 weeks followed by the opportunity to interview for Grow Gardeners employment (10 weeks) Eligibility: this programme is open to 16-24 year olds who are not in … Continue reading Grow gardening programme accepting referrals for September 2025 →