Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cost of living support toolkit The Government is providing a £37 billion package of support to help households combat the rising cost of living. Ensuring people are aware of what financial help they are entitled to is paramount. We have produced a toolkit for stakeholders, which includes downloadable posters, social … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 8 July
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Clearer pathways needed into green jobs, NCFE manager claims
Written by David Jones, Vertical and Horizontal Markets Manager at the NCFE Reposted from FE Week There’s a need for clearer pathways into green jobs if we’re to fill skills gaps and help more young people turn their passion for sustainability into careers, explains David Jones, Vertical and Horizontal Markets Manager at the educational charity … Continue reading Clearer pathways needed into green jobs, NCFE manager claims
ERSA & Centre for Ageing Better back investment in employment support for over-50s
The government's planned investment in employment support is a welcome development, according to the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) and the Centre for Ageing Better. Some £22 million will be invested in new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits, with jobseeekers in this cohort receiving more one-to-one support at jobcentres to … Continue reading ERSA & Centre for Ageing Better back investment in employment support for over-50s
Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Jobs Bulletin (7 July)
Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Jobs Bulletin: scc-apprenticeship-traineeship-jobs-bulletin-06.07.2022Download
Jobcentres back 1,000 women into construction
Written by the Department for Work & Pensions 1,000 women have got jobs in the construction and engineering sector, thanks to a partnership between DWP and Women into Construction. Birmingham local Amanjeet secured role on HS2 project that will connect her hometown with major citiesRecent data shows there are almost 2 million more women in … Continue reading Jobcentres back 1,000 women into construction
DWP: Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
Written by the Department for Work & Pensions Half a million people have been supported into work in less than 6 months thanks to “Way to Work”, a government drive to get jobseekers into vacancies. Over 500,000 jobseekers have been supported to find work through their jobcentre as government meets its target, helping to grow … Continue reading DWP: Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
Guidance: How to claim childcare costs on Universal Credit
The Department for Work & Pensions has published a guidance sheet for Universal Credit customers to support claims for childcare costs. Please see below for further information: Download the information sheet Click here to download
Big Ambitions to move offices to Blades Business Hub in July
Sheffield-based employment support provider Big Ambitions is relocating to new office space as of Monday 18 July. The charitable interest company, which is currently based at Exchange Brewery on Bridge Street, is taking up new premises at Blades Business Hub, John Street, S2 4QX.
Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair takes place in Beighton on Weds 27 July
The next in the series of Sheffield's Working jobs fairs, organised by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, will take place on Wednesday 27 July at Beighton Miners Welfare. All are welcome to attend, to meet with prospective employers and find out about current vacancies in the south-east of Sheffield and beyond. Support will … Continue reading Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair takes place in Beighton on Weds 27 July
‘Being the Best of You’ drop-in session at Y2V on Mon 18 July
See the flyer below to find out about a drop-in session for people seeking health-related employment support, which will be led by Yes2Ventures keyworker Hazel Bryce on Monday 18 July.
L2 2D Computer Aided Design course with Opp Shef Advancing Digital Programme – limited spaces
Opportunity Sheffield's Advancing Digital project is inviting people interested in accessing a fully funded Autocad accredited course. Here are the details of the course, delivered by Sheffield City College: About the course Learners will work towards and achieve the City & Guilds accredited Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design, this will cover the … Continue reading L2 2D Computer Aided Design course with Opp Shef Advancing Digital Programme – limited spaces
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