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Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for its next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, starting Monday 9 June 2025. YES is designed to prepare learners for work. It provides support and guidance on how to move participants towards their dream career, with an emphasis on achieving progressions into employment, apprenticeships, and job-focused learning. Course Details Registration … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June →

Olympia Fitness offers training and mentorship sessions at Park Library Centre

Olympia Fitness is launching its funded (free) fitness programme three times a week from Park Library Centre on Duke Street in Sheffield. Olympia Fitness is based in Burngreave and is a community-driven social enterprise focused on transforming the lives of young people through fitness and peer mentorship. Founded by Trevor Chrouch, a former professional bodybuilder … Continue reading Olympia Fitness offers training and mentorship sessions at Park Library Centre →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Spring Teacake Club Meeting, hosted by Adullam Homes at Burton Street Foundation on Friday 9 May 2025. You can see the full slideshow here: Teacake Club May 2025Download Speakers Opportunity Sheffield John Powell - Partnership Manager As there were a number of attendees new … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025 →

King’s Trust launches Get Into Retail programme in Sheffield

The Kings Trust will be launching their programme, Get Into Retail with TK Maxx, in Sheffield on Monday 2 June 2025. Key Information Taster Day: 23 May 2025 Main programme: 2 - 27 June Eligibility: 16-30 years old, not in full time education, employment, or training Store locations are listed below for this programme: Sheffield … Continue reading King’s Trust launches Get Into Retail programme in Sheffield →

Netcom Training’s next IT Support Essentials course starts in June

Netcom Training have secured new funding for the South Yorkshire area and are inviting eligible participants to their next IT Support Essentials course. Two start days are available - more details below. Starting: 16 June 2025, pm/evening course 14 July 2025, am/day course Certificate Type: Netcom Certificate of Completion Course Duration: 17 weeks. The day course … Continue reading Netcom Training’s next IT Support Essentials course starts in June →

The Sheffield College launches Career Pilot Programme

The Sheffield College is offering short taster courses for learners to find out about different employment sectors. Each course is between 3 and 5 days in length and delivered by experienced tutors and industry professionals. Learners will have the opportunity to gain a Level 1 qualification and to progress onto higher level courses or further … Continue reading The Sheffield College launches Career Pilot Programme →

Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals

Local Supported Employment Sheffield (LSE), based within Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment and Skills Service at Sheffield City Council, is taking referrals. Our friendly team helps people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties or autism to find paid employment and flourish in the workplace. We can help you to find employment in a role that you enjoy. … Continue reading Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Sharrow on Wednesday 21 May

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at the Israac Somali Community Association, Cemetery Road on Wednesday 21 May, 10am – 1pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Sharrow on Wednesday 21 May →

Momentum releases course start dates for May 2025

Momentum has released its course schedule for May 2025. This months courses and start dates include: Warehouse FLT - 14 May Welding MIG/TIG - 19 May Security SIA - 19 May Construction CSCS - 27 May See the leaflets below for the schedule, eligibility checklist and further course information. Eligibility Acceptance onto a course is … Continue reading Momentum releases course start dates for May 2025 →

B2W releases course start dates for May 2025

The B2W Group has released its May courses and start dates. More details below. Warehouse – Tuesday 6 May Guaranteed Interviews with Smart Recycling Barnsley S75 This course is aimed at candidates who are looking to work as warehouse operatives. It provides a combined knowledge and competency qualification, designed for individuals who would like to … Continue reading B2W releases course start dates for May 2025 →

SWFC announces date for Level 2 Spectator Safety course

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has announced its upcoming Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety course, scheduled for Wednesday 30 April at Hillsborough Stadium. This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and security of spectators at various events. Eligibility: To participate in this course, individuals must be aged 19 or older and currently … Continue reading SWFC announces date for Level 2 Spectator Safety course →