Opp Shef’s Sector Routeways programme expands with new Hospitality offer from September

Opportunity Sheffield's Hospitality Sector Routeway launches in September, providing another avenue into this high-growth sector for the unemployed and economically inactive. The first cohort for the programme will start the course on Monday 19 September, undertaking a two-week training course followed by a two-week work experience placement. The Hospitality offer adds to the Construction, Care, … Continue reading Opp Shef’s Sector Routeways programme expands with new Hospitality offer from September →

Sector Routeways start dates for August & Sept, including new hospitality course

Opportunity Sheffield is currently recruiting for all Sector Routeway programmes, with the following start dates for August and September: Hospitality ** New Sector Routeway** 2-weeks training followed by 2 weeks work experience - starting Monday 19 September. Construction 2-weeks training followed by 2-weeks work experience – starting Monday 22 August and Monday 5 September Care … Continue reading Sector Routeways start dates for August & Sept, including new hospitality course →

Final call for Digital Marketing L2 with Advancing Digital & The Source from Tues 23 Aug

The Source, in conjunction with Opportunity Sheffield's Advancing Digital programme, is running a five-day Digital Marketing Level 2 course between Tuesday 23 and Tuesday 30 August. The course, accredited by City & Guilds, will teach you how to use: Marketing methods such as social media and emailsWeb analyticsSEODigital safety & legislation The course is fully-funded … Continue reading Final call for Digital Marketing L2 with Advancing Digital & The Source from Tues 23 Aug →

DWP: Cheaper broadband for struggling families

Press release from Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, The Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP, and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP Broadband bills could be cut for millions of low-income households under Government plans to encourage social tariffs. New system allows customers to give permission to … Continue reading DWP: Cheaper broadband for struggling families →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 5 August

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Pension Credit Cost of Living Payment eligibility Pensioners in receipt of Pension Credit will automatically be paid the Cost of Living Payments. In total, they could be entitled to an extra £650, paid in two instalments. To be eligible for the first Cost of Living Payment, a person must be … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 5 August →

Step Up Training Sheffield Construction Academy from Monday 22 August

See below for details of Step Up Training's next Construction Academy, which enable participants to study for their CSCS Card.

NHS jobs fair on Thu 1 Sept at Sheffield Winter Gardens

Jobcentre Plus and NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are to stage a jobs fair on Thursday 1 September at Sheffield Winter Gardens. See the poster below to find out more:

Job vacancy: Senior Development Manager – Skills (SYMCA)

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven Individual to help shape the future of adult education, employability and skills development for the South Yorkshire region. With a devolved budget to be prioritised and allocated across approved providers SYMCA will ensure that we develop individuals with the right skills and knowledge to meet … Continue reading Job vacancy: Senior Development Manager – Skills (SYMCA) →

Job vacancy: Community Engagement Coach (The Source)

Reference:AUG20228898Expiry date:18:30, Wed, 7th Sep 2022Location:MeadowhallSalary:£25,000 Per AnnumBenefits:Pension scheme, generous holidays, free car parking at our Sheffield site, discounts at MeadowhallDuration:2 years Fixed term with the expectation that the role will become permanentAttachments:ESF-CommunityEngagementCoachJD1.docx Establishing an ongoing community presence for the Source as a provider in local communities as agreed with line management through participation in … Continue reading Job vacancy: Community Engagement Coach (The Source) →

Tender opportunity: Positive Change project information sessions on Tues 16 & Fri 19 Aug

Opportunity Sheffield Presents.... new and exciting employment support project activity Opportunity Sheffield is Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills service. We are looking for potential bidders to deliver a prospective employment support project for people who are either unemployed or economically inactive. Opportunity Sheffield are putting on a series of information sessions to outline a … Continue reading Tender opportunity: Positive Change project information sessions on Tues 16 & Fri 19 Aug →

Skills Training UK August AEB course dates

Skills Training UK has the following vocational courses available for referrals in August 2022. The provider also continues to offer the Functional Skills Maths and English roll-on roll-off. The attached courses are currently delivered via online Teams W/C 15/08/22Start DateDurationFunctional Skills English E3, L1 & L215/08/228 weeksFunctional Skills Maths E3. L1 & L215/08/228 weeksWarehousing and … Continue reading Skills Training UK August AEB course dates →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – August 2022 (Doncaster Council)

Written by Doncaster Council, reposted Hello and welcome to the latest 2022 edition of the Programmes Funding Newsletter For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please contact the team by email -programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk Many thanks Policy, Insight & Change Team … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsletter – August 2022 (Doncaster Council) →