A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 11 August at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 11 Aug at The Quays
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Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work
As the school year draws to a close, the Opportunity Sheffield team has been reflecting on the positive impact of our Work Experience support programme in 2021-22. After missing out on so many face to face opportunities throughout the height of Covid, we have been able to support schools across Sheffield to send 940 students … Continue reading Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work
Not addressing labour shortages could cost UK economy £30 billion every year, says REC
Press release from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Inaction could lose the UK almost the equivalent of the entire defence budget – or two Elizabeth Lines – annually Labour and skills shortages risk significant damage to the UK economy, reducing our productivity and ability to invest, grow and raise wages sustainably, according to new research. … Continue reading Not addressing labour shortages could cost UK economy £30 billion every year, says REC
Soaring mental health conditions locking unemployed young people out of the job market, warns new report
Press release from Learning and Work Institute and The Prince’s Trust New research from Learning and Work Institute and The Prince’s Trust, supported by HSBC UK, reveals the barriers facing unemployed, and rising numbers of economically inactive, young people across the UKReport highlights opportunity for almost half a million young people without a job to … Continue reading Soaring mental health conditions locking unemployed young people out of the job market, warns new report
BITC seeks referral partners for ClickSilver Connections digital divide initiative
Business in the Community (BITC) are seeking provider referrals for an initiative that matches vulnerable and older people with volunteer mentors to bridge the digital divide. What is the programme? ClickSilver Connections is an intergenerational programme which helps to bridge the digital divide between young and old through the sharing of skills and knowledge. BITC … Continue reading BITC seeks referral partners for ClickSilver Connections digital divide initiative
Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Jobs Bulletin (20 July)
Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Jobs Bulletin: scc-apprenticeship-traineeship-jobs-bulletin-20.07.2022Download
Report: The participation gap: The UK’s labour market through the pandemic in international context (L&WI)
The participation gap: The UK’s labour market through the pandemic in international contextReport by: Learning and Work Institute (L&WI)Author: Stephen EvansDate: 11 July 2022 After an initially successful labour market response, the UK has seen the largest employment rate drop in the G7 since the pandemic started. This is despite a recruitment crunch for many employers and is … Continue reading Report: The participation gap: The UK’s labour market through the pandemic in international context (L&WI)
Job Vacancy: Strategic Coordinator for the Mental Health Partnership Network (Sheffield Mind)
The purpose of the Strategic Coordinator is to build and maintain strong links between the MHPN and strategic partners, to build a stronger mental voluntary sector and to represent the members. The role includes maximising funding opportunities for the sector, influencing decisions, communicating information and supporting the flow of money and resources to the voluntary … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Strategic Coordinator for the Mental Health Partnership Network (Sheffield Mind)
Job vacancy: Pathways to Employment Adviser (Yes2Ventures)
Pathways to Employment Adviser Background: Yes2Ventures is a well-established, Sheffield based charity that helps people who are disadvantaged in the labour market to lead more fulfilled lives. It has an employment arm with an excellent track record of working creatively with job seekers and employers to get results; it runs a travel support service that … Continue reading Job vacancy: Pathways to Employment Adviser (Yes2Ventures)
Job vacancy: AEB Tutor (Portland Training)
Job title AEB Tutor Responsible to: Director of Employment Services Location: Sheffield, S9 1GD Purpose of job To plan, prepare, and teach accredited courses, whilst coaching and developing learners through a programme that will enhance their further education and/or career prospects. Key duties and responsibilities · Plan and deliver sessions including PSD/Employability and vocational qualifications … Continue reading Job vacancy: AEB Tutor (Portland Training)
Labour market analysis from Learning and Work Institute (19 July)
Written by the Learning and Work Institute 1. The cost of living is still outpacing wages, with rising inflation meaning we saw the biggest quarterly drop in real regular earnings this century The latest data show average regular earnings grew by 4.3% in the year to May 2022, though bonuses for some pushed headline earnings growth … Continue reading Labour market analysis from Learning and Work Institute (19 July)
Job vacancy: Project Co-ordinator (Tassibee)
PROJECT COORDINATOR Closing: 1st August 2022Salary: NJC Scale 5 SCP 12-17 (£22,571 to £24,920) Pro Rata to 30 hours (£18,300 to £20,205)Location: The Tassibee Centre, Rotherham Hours and Working Pattern: 30 hours per week starting at £18,300 actual salary. Term of Employment: 2 years subject to funding About Tassibee Tassibee started in 1993 as a volunteer-led support group for isolated … Continue reading Job vacancy: Project Co-ordinator (Tassibee)