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Diploma in Preparation of Military Service Level 2 & Certificate in Preparation of Military Services with MPCT

MPCT (formerly Learning Curve Group) is seeking participants for its Diploma in Preparation of Military Service Level 2 & Certificate in Preparation of Military Services course, to be delivered at Manor Top. The Diploma course is up to 12 months long and Certificate course up to 6 months long. MPCT can enroll learners onto the … Continue reading Diploma in Preparation of Military Service Level 2 & Certificate in Preparation of Military Services with MPCT

Join us at the Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Lowedges on Weds 14 Sept

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 Join us at the Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Lowedges on Weds 14 Sept

Final Assessment day for FACES courses on Tues 13 Sept at Red Tape Central

Sheffield City Council's Family and Community Education Services (FACES) team has a few places remaining on upcoming courses which it is looking to fill. To this end, a final assessment day will take place on Tuesday 13 September at Red Tape Central, 50 Shoreham Street, S1 4SP.  Please share with your contacts and learners.  Sessions … Continue reading Final Assessment day for FACES courses on Tues 13 Sept at Red Tape Central

Enrolment day for Hospitality Sector Routeway on Mon 12 Sept; course starts on Mon 19 Sept

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the first cohort on its new Hospitality Sector Routeway.  This is a free programme for candidates aged 18+, unemployed and living in South Yorkshire, which features two weeks' introductory training followed by a two-week work placement with a local employer. The course starts on Monday 19 September, candidates who … Continue reading Enrolment day for Hospitality Sector Routeway on Mon 12 Sept; course starts on Mon 19 Sept

Traineeship opportunities for 16-18s with Lifeskills in Rotherham

Written by Phoebe Dunn, IAG Officer, Lifeskills My name is Phoebe, and I am the IAG Officer here at Lifeskills in Rotherham. We work with young people aged 16-18 providing traineeships that lead on to apprenticeships or employment. Although we are based in Rotherham, we find placements for learners that are local to wherever they … Continue reading Traineeship opportunities for 16-18s with Lifeskills in Rotherham

Join the Advancing Digital programme and build your skills; funded training for employees

Join the Advancing Digital programme and take advantage of hundreds of fully-funded courses. Whatever your career, sector, role or level of learning, Opportunity Sheffield’s Advancing Digital programme can help you to progress your digital skills and improve the way you work. Digital skills at work are more essential than ever before, which is why the … Continue reading Join the Advancing Digital programme and build your skills; funded training for employees

DWP Guidance: Employing disabled people and people with health conditions

Reposted from the Department for Work and Pensions - updated Thurs 1 Sept 2022 This guidance provides a summary of information for employers to help: increase their understanding of disability enable them recruit and support disabled people and those with long term health conditions in work It has links to other resources to enable employers … Continue reading DWP Guidance: Employing disabled people and people with health conditions

The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme; free help for 18-30yos with starting a business

Written by The Prince's Trust The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports any young person 18-30 to foster business skills and empowers them to launch a business, go freelance or become self-employed. With extensive 1:1 support from our team of Enterprise Youth Delivery Leads, followed by business mentorship up to two years after they launch their … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme; free help for 18-30yos with starting a business