Written by the Employer Engagement & Performance Division of the Apprenticeships Directorate - Department for Education The Employer Engagement & Performance Division of the Apprenticeships Directorate (DfE) are committed to raising the quality of the apprenticeship experience for all parties involved. In particular, we know from user research that it is important for SMEs to … Continue reading DfE’s SME apprenticeships webinar programme for 2022/2023
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Invitation to launch event for ESF Positive Change Programme on Tues 1 Nov
Opportunity Sheffield is delighted to have commissioned a series of pilot pre-engagement projects aimed at unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield. These bespoke courses - which are part-funded by the European Social Fund - are designed to motivate, build confidence, and encourage people who are disengaged from the labour market to start thinking about … Continue reading Invitation to launch event for ESF Positive Change Programme on Tues 1 Nov
Job vacancy: Development Manager – Advance (Opportunity Sheffield)
Job reference: REQ000660 Date posted: 11/10/2022 Application closing date: 30/10/2022 Location: Sheffield Salary: Grade 9 (£40,578 - £44,624) Package: Temporary to December 2023 Contractual hours: 37 Job category/type Operational Attachments: Development Manager JDPS.pdf Development Manager – Grade 9 x 1 post An opportunity has arisen for a Development Manager to lead the high-profile skills Advance … Continue reading Job vacancy: Development Manager – Advance (Opportunity Sheffield)
Job vacancy: Maths/English Functional Skills GCSE Tutor (MaTReC)
Job Title: 1 x Functional Skills & GCSE Maths/English Tutor (Job share welcome or can be split into 2 positions 1 x Maths & 1 x English for suitable candidates) Salary: £13.50 per hour Hours: 18 hrs per week for 38 weeks + holidays (41.6 weeks) (delivery time and preparation and marking time included) We … Continue reading Job vacancy: Maths/English Functional Skills GCSE Tutor (MaTReC)
Referrals sought for upcoming B2W Group Building Futures cohorts
Written by Brett Hudson, B2W Group B2W Group is back recruiting in Sheffield for our next cohort of learners for the Building Futures Digital Qualifications. A quick recap on our programme. B2W Group are supporting 19–24-Year-old NEETS in gaining qualifications in Web Design, Games Design and Development, IT Programming and Cyber Security, our courses are … Continue reading Referrals sought for upcoming B2W Group Building Futures cohorts
Enter the FCS Charity of the Year Competition 2022/23 for local Third Sector organisations
Written by FCS Associates We are looking forward to launching the FCS Charity of the Year 2022/23 Competition! Would you like to win a cash contribution for your charity? Would you like to access new grant funding streams? Would you benefit from expert grant-writing support? The FCS Charity of the Year package brings together support … Continue reading Enter the FCS Charity of the Year Competition 2022/23 for local Third Sector organisations
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Recruitment Event at Israac Centre on Mon 17 Oct
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is looking to recruit a more diverse workforce. As part of this effort, the service is to stage a recruitment day at Israac Somali Community Association on Monday 17 October at 1pm. The address is 54 Cemetery Road, Sheffield S11 8FP Come along to the recruitment day and find out … Continue reading South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Recruitment Event at Israac Centre on Mon 17 Oct
DWP: Touchbase – Fri 7 Oct
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cost of Living Payment dates This week the Government announced that households receiving DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment from 8 November and continuing through to the 23 November. Over eight million families have already received the first Cost of Living Payment, … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 7 Oct
NHS Applications Workshop on Thurs 20 October
The National Careers Service invites jobseekers to attend a workshop on applying for vacancies within the NHS on Thursday 20 October. See below for further details and a series of current vacancies within the NHS in South Yorkshire. Vacancies list vacancy-listing-07.10.22Download
Healthy Mind 24/7 with Big Ambitions: 6-week personal development course from 16 Oct
Big Ambitions is recruiting for its next Healthy Mind 24/7 cohort - this is a six-week interactive course with a focus on improving mental health and wellbeing. The course - which is part of Opportunity Sheffield's ESF Positive Change Programme - gets underway on Thursday 16 October at Bramall Lane, with spaces limited. Eligibility Unemployed … Continue reading Healthy Mind 24/7 with Big Ambitions: 6-week personal development course from 16 Oct
Mental Health First Aid training for employees available with Advance Sheffield
Today is World Mental Health Day, but it’s something we should be thinking about every day. This year’s theme is: ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. Our Advance Sheffield team are helping employers and employees improve their mental health policies and practices with a range of courses including Mental Health First … Continue reading Mental Health First Aid training for employees available with Advance Sheffield
Down2U Physiotherapy seeking unemployed referrals for 7-day pre-entry course focused on overcoming pain barriers
Down2U Physiotherapy is now recruiting participants for its new Positive Change programme, which is designed to support unemployed people who are suffering from chronic pain and help them overcome this barrier. The programme, which has been commissioned by Opportunity Sheffield and is part-funded by the European Social Fund, will run for four cohorts between Autumn … Continue reading Down2U Physiotherapy seeking unemployed referrals for 7-day pre-entry course focused on overcoming pain barriers
