Registration is now open for the Autumn Teacake Club Meeting, which will take place on Friday 30 September at Momentum Training, Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG. If you would like to attend the next meeting of Sheffield's employability network, please register on Eventbrite. Doors will open at 9:30am for networking and refreshments ahead … Continue reading Register to attend the Autumn Teacake Club Meeting at Momentum Training on Fri 30 Sept
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Breakfast networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 15 Sept
A breakfast networking event dedicated to developing the skills of your workforce, allowing them to bring more value to your company. Is your next hire already in your company? It's worth thinking about. Passionate employees in lower levels of your business could be trained to serve in higher positions. This relaxed networking event (with breakfast!) is … Continue reading Breakfast networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 15 Sept
Tender Opportunity: ESF Positive Change Projects 2022-23 & details of briefing sessions on Weds 31 Aug
This tender opportunity is for the delivery of short courses to promote the re-engagement of people who are unemployed or economically inactive. Opportunity Sheffield is seeking to commission several pilot engagement projects for people who are unemployed or economically inactive in Sheffield and require additional support to access the labour market. The aim of the … Continue reading Tender Opportunity: ESF Positive Change Projects 2022-23 & details of briefing sessions on Weds 31 Aug
6 million disabled people to get Cost of Living payment from 20 September 2022
Reposted from the Department for Work and Pensions and Chloe Smith MP Around 6 million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 disability Cost of Living payment from 20 September, the government has confirmed. £150 disability Cost of Living payments to be made from 20 September 20226 million people who are paid certain disability … Continue reading 6 million disabled people to get Cost of Living payment from 20 September 2022
Get Into Retail with M&S in October (The Prince’s Trust)
The Prince's Trust is seeking referrals for its Get Into Retail with M&S programme, which will be delivered in Sheffield this October in partnership with high street retailer Marks & Spencer. The four-week training programme, which includes work experience at a Sheffield M&S store, will take place between Monday 3 and Friday 28 October. A … Continue reading Get Into Retail with M&S in October (The Prince’s Trust)
Opportunity Sheffield partners with The Source & MCDT on Sector Routeways Programme
Opportunity Sheffield will partner with two community providers on the remainder of its 2022-23 Sector Routeways Programme, which offers bootcamp-style training courses with work experience in key growth sectors (construction, care, digital, engineering & manufacturing, and hospitality. In a recent procurement exercise, Opportunity Sheffield awarded contracts to The Source and Manor & Castle Development Trust … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield partners with The Source & MCDT on Sector Routeways Programme
How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme (DWP)
Reposted from the Department for Work and Pensions Guidance about signing up for the Disability Confident scheme, and how it can help your business. Contents Why you should become Disability ConfidentHow to become Disability ConfidentLevel 1: Disability Confident CommittedLevel 2: Disability Confident EmployerLevel 3: Disability Confident LeaderAdvice on employing disabled people Print this page The … Continue reading How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme (DWP)
SAVTE seeks volunteers to help teach English to Sheffield citizens
Written by SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) Are you interested in supporting someone to develop their English language and become a more empowered Sheffield citizen? SAVTE's next volunteer training courses take place during September / October / November 2022. No previous teaching experience required - we will TRAIN you, MATCH you … Continue reading SAVTE seeks volunteers to help teach English to Sheffield citizens
Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome
The next Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair, organised by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, will take place at Gresley Road Tenants Meeting Rooms, Lowedges on Wednesday 14 September (10am-2pm) Following the sixth event in the series, which took place at The Venue in Stocksbridge on Thursday 18 August, the number of Sheffield jobseekers to … Continue reading Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome
Agenda & registration info for IEP Digital Technology Conference 2022 (19-23 Sept)
Written by the Institute of Employability Professionals Taking place online, between the 19 and 23 September the DTC 2022, sponsored by CogniSoft, is a must-do for those currently working in employability and skills or anyone who is interested in joining our sector. We have some fantastic speakers lined up over this 5-day event, all experts in their … Continue reading Agenda & registration info for IEP Digital Technology Conference 2022 (19-23 Sept)
PET-Xi Training now recruiting for Level Up & Customer Service, Team Leading & Digital Skills L2s for Sept
PET-XI Training has published its September start dates for L2 course opportunities, and is continuing to seek referrals for its rolling start Level Up programme. CUSTOMER SERVICE Level 2 (5-day) Time: 11:00am– 3:00pm Dates: Monday 5 – Friday 9 Sept Venue: Sheffield Futures, S1 4GE TEAM LEADING Level 2 (5-day) Time: 11:00am– 3:00pm … Continue reading PET-Xi Training now recruiting for Level Up & Customer Service, Team Leading & Digital Skills L2s for Sept
British Chambers of Commerce: Unfilled vacancies ‘a ticking timebomb’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for Government action to alleviate pressure on the labour market, describing the shortage of available staff "a ticking timebomb for firms up and down the country". BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said the UK jobs market "remains incredibly tight", which is adding to the growing … Continue reading British Chambers of Commerce: Unfilled vacancies ‘a ticking timebomb’