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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

New dates released for Thrive Health & Wellbeing Programme

New dates have been released for Thrive, a new five-week health and wellbeing programme aimed at unemployed, young people aged 19-24, living in Sheffield. The course start dates for the rest of 2025 are: Tuesday 3 June Tuesday 9 September Tuesday 4 November Participants will be given the knowledge and skills to live a balanced … Continue reading New dates released for Thrive Health & Wellbeing Programme

Play Games Build Careers starts Monday 12 May 2025

Game Academy's next Play Games Build Careers online course to boost employability skills starts on Monday 12 May 2025. This course is designed for 15-18-year-olds who are not in employment or education (or are at risk of it). The course is free to participants and funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. It will help gamers … Continue reading Play Games Build Careers starts Monday 12 May 2025

Sheffield’s initial Pathways to Work employment support projects go live

A series of 12-month employment support projects focused on supporting out-of-work residents into, or back into, employment commenced on Tuesday 1 April. Following Opportunity Sheffield’s initial wave of Pathways to Work commissioning, which took place in February and March, 15 projects have received funding. The Council’s Employment & Skills Service has commissioned a combination of … Continue reading Sheffield’s initial Pathways to Work employment support projects go live

Sheffield Futures partners with UK Youth to deliver The Summer Jobs Programme

The Summer Jobs Programme is a six-week employment initiative for young people aged 16-20. It includes a paid preparation week, five weeks of paid work experience, support from youth workers throughout the placement, and evaluation activities. The programme aims to combat the barriers that many young people face in gaining employment by fostering career development, … Continue reading Sheffield Futures partners with UK Youth to deliver The Summer Jobs Programme

The Sheffield College offers Easter Pilot Programme

The Sheffield College is offering short taster courses during the Easter Break 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 … Continue reading The Sheffield College offers Easter Pilot Programme

Sheffield welcomes a national audience for inaugural South Yorkshire Work & Health: Innovation in Practice conference

On Friday 14 March, 180 professionals from across the UK’s employment & skills and health sectors came to Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield for Work and Health: Innovation in Practice, a national conference designed to promote greater integration of services and excellence in delivery within the sector. Morning session Oliver Coppard, the Mayor of South … Continue reading Sheffield welcomes a national audience for inaugural South Yorkshire Work & Health: Innovation in Practice conference

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Gleadless on Tuesday 29 April

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at the Terry Wright Community Hall in Gleadless on Tuesday 29 April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. 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 Gleadless on Tuesday 29 April

Post-16 Football Taster Session for Female learners at Staveley MWFC on 4 April

Qualitas is holding a Football Taster Session for Year 10 and Year 11 female learners at Staveley Miners Welfare FC on Friday 4 April 2025. The Post-16 Programme includes Enrichment and Work Opportunities across 42 different sports, which Qualitas and VLUK Education offers to both male and female learners for 2025. More information can be … Continue reading Post-16 Football Taster Session for Female learners at Staveley MWFC on 4 April