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
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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’
DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 August
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Fuel Direct From 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2023, DWP introduced a temporary change to Fuel Direct to protect claimants given unprecedented energy prices. During this period, energy suppliers can no longer request new deductions or increased payments from a claimant’s benefit to pay for ongoing fuel consumption. For … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 August
Workshop on supporting clients with NHS job applications (Tues 27 Sept)
Employment is for Everyone invites keyworkers, advisors and other support providers to attend a free workshop on navigating the NHS job application process. The online session will take place online on Tuesday 27 September between 11am and 12pm. Registration via Eventbrite is required. Employment is for Everyone is partnering with Dave Palfreyman, Employability Project Manager … Continue reading Workshop on supporting clients with NHS job applications (Tues 27 Sept)
Sheffield Futures seeks 18-24s referrals for Pathways to Success employment support project
Sheffield Futures has a new employment support project aimed at supporting unemployed and economically inactive 18-24-year-olds into work, education and/or training. The project is being delivered as part of Sheffield City Council's Pathways to Success project, part-funded by the European Social Fund. Sheffield Futures is offering employment coaching and in-work support to participants, who need … Continue reading Sheffield Futures seeks 18-24s referrals for Pathways to Success employment support project
Weds 7 Sept enrolment day for SWFC Community Programme Traineeships
Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme is staging an enrolment day for its 2022-23 Traineeships on Wednesday 7 September. Find out more about the learning opportunities through the football club by downloading the latest brochure. swfc-traineeship-information-leafletDownload
Govt pledges £7.6 million to help 2,000 adults with autism into work
From: Department for Work and Pensions and Chloe Smith MP A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move into work. The Local Supported Employment (LSE) initiative is providing grant funding to 24 local authorities in England and Wales, representing an investment of £7.6 million over … Continue reading Govt pledges £7.6 million to help 2,000 adults with autism into work
10-week Welder Fabricator Skills Programme in Sheffield with Momentum Training
Written by Momentum Training As part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, the Government has announced a series of Skills Bootcamps, which includes one in Engineering. The National Skills Fund will fund 90% of the cost of upskilling the existing workforce across a variety of sectors. With an employer contribution of only 10% of the cost of … Continue reading 10-week Welder Fabricator Skills Programme in Sheffield with Momentum Training
Trades skills bootcamps, Intro to Construction and Digital Skills with Business Admin at Sheffield Skills Academy
Sheffield Skills Academy is seeking referrals for a series of courses, including Introduction to Construction, Digital Skills with Business Administration, and its Plastering, Carpentry and Painting & Decorating skills bootcamps. These are some of the courses on offer, as detailed in the Skills Academy Portfolio Brochure-2022-23. Please see below for more information. Introduction to Construction … Continue reading Trades skills bootcamps, Intro to Construction and Digital Skills with Business Admin at Sheffield Skills Academy
Skills Training UK open morning at Electric Works on Weds 7 Sept & enterprise L2 BTEC for 16-18s
Skills Training UK invites interested parties to attend an upcoming open morning event in Sheffield to meet the team, hear about the courses and opportunities on offer, and tour the facilities. Date: Wednesday 7 September 2022Time: 10am – 12pmLocation: Electric Works, 3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BJ Schedule: You will be greeted … Continue reading Skills Training UK open morning at Electric Works on Weds 7 Sept & enterprise L2 BTEC for 16-18s
Labour market LIVE: from Learning and Work Institute (16 Aug)
Unemployment has increased by 8,000 from last month's published figure to 1,294,000 (quarterly headline is up by 35,000). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which showed no change on the last month and increased 0.1 percentage points on the last quarter. The ONS figure for claimant unemployed is 1,531,800, reduced by 10,500 on the last month, … Continue reading Labour market LIVE: from Learning and Work Institute (16 Aug)
Momentum Training QR code for upcoming Sheffield courses
Momentum Training is seeking referrals for its FLT, Welding, Security and Construction courses in Sheffield. The provider's courses all come with an incentive to help the learner get into employment, such as free SIA licence, CSCS card, FLT counterbalance and reach licence and progression for welding and coding. Momentum Training runs it courses out of … Continue reading Momentum Training QR code for upcoming Sheffield courses