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PET-Xi Training upcoming courses for October to December

PET-Xi Training is now recruiting for our Oct-Dec courses running from 11am-3pm @ S1 venue  (Rolling starts for overall LEVEL UP programme – Mentor support) Customer Service Level 2  (5-day)   Mon 17 Oct – Fri 21 Oct  Team Leading Level 2  (5-day)           Mon 24 Oct – Fri 28 Oct IT User Skills … Continue reading PET-Xi Training upcoming courses for October to December →

VAS aims to grow Sheffield’s Network of Hubs and Welcoming Places

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield Voluntary and community organisations play a vital role, alongside Sheffield City Council and other statutory services, in supporting people in Sheffield. Community organisations are dealing with the many issues people face as the cost of living rises, including poor mental wellbeing and increasing poverty. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK … Continue reading VAS aims to grow Sheffield’s Network of Hubs and Welcoming Places →

Grants up to £2,000 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help organisations support those in crisis. Following the impact of the pandemic on income and employment and the continuing increase in cost of living, people are finding it harder to make ends meet and low income households are having to choose between food and fuel. These small … Continue reading Grants up to £2,000 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust →

Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield

Does your role involve training and developing colleagues? Advance Sheffield is working in partnership with Skills Training UK on this fully funded, nationally recognised,  training and teaching qualification. Course details: 2 - 30 November 2022 Online daily live sessions Self-study at home Dedicated tutor support throughout All learning resources provided. Eligibility criteria: Live in South … Continue reading Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield →

Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays

A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 20 October at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays →

Job vacancy: Volunteer Link Worker – Language Support Team (SAVTE)

Would you like to join SAVTE’s team at an exciting time? We have strengthened our community development approach so that our work supports communities as well as individuals. Our provision is unique, our reputation is growing locally and nationally, and we have ambitious plans for further transformation and diversification over the coming year. We are … Continue reading Job vacancy: Volunteer Link Worker – Language Support Team (SAVTE) →

ADHD Awareness month: Big Ambitions’ employment support offer for people struggling to find and sustain work

Written by Big Ambitions Did you know that people with ADHD tend to have more problems keeping jobs? And according to research, 30% of people with ADHD are likely to have chronic unemployment issues. If you have ADHD, we can give you 1-2-1 support in: Searching & applying for jobs or training Writing CV’s and … Continue reading ADHD Awareness month: Big Ambitions’ employment support offer for people struggling to find and sustain work →

Zest seeks volunteers to mentor young people in Sheffield

Community regeneration organisation Zest is seeking volunteers to provide mentoring opportunities for young people. Full training, supervision and expenses included for individuals who can commit to providing 1-2-1 support via Zest's youth club and outdoor activities programme. For more information, email Clare.O'Neill@zestcommunity.co.uk or call 07599 62163.

North Sheffield Ward Pots and Ward Priorities 2022-23

Written by Sheffield City Council Councillors’ ward pots aim to support stronger, successful communities by making grants available to local voluntary, community, and self-help groups and projects. If your organisation can contribute to your local area, you may be eligible for funding. Your project will need to align with one or more of the Ward … Continue reading North Sheffield Ward Pots and Ward Priorities 2022-23 →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 30 September

Kevin Owers, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Autumn Teacake Club meeting, staged at Portland House, hosted by Momentum Training, on Friday 30 September. Speakers Liz Seale, Momentum Training - About Momentum Training Liz explained how Momentum started in the engineering sector, moving into training 10-12 years ago. She explained the range … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 30 September →

This week: Stakeholder consultation events for South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan with SYMCA & Kada Research

Written by Roger Wilde, Senior Development Manager – Education, Skills and Employability, SYMCA The development of South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is underway. Developing a skills strategy is an opportunity to secure better life outcomes for all residents across South Yorkshire. Investment in education, skills … Continue reading This week: Stakeholder consultation events for South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan with SYMCA & Kada Research →