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 →

Street League summer programme (August) recruiting in Sheffield

10-day dual Customer Service & Team Leading Level 2 with PET-XI from Mon 18 July

PET-Xi Training is now recruiting for its 10-day dual Customer Service & Team leading Level 2 programme 11AM-3PM at Sheffield Futures - S1 4GE. Join us for one or both below courses in June for guaranteed interviews with the companies below Customer Service Level 2 (5day) Mon 18 – Fri 22 July Team Leading … Continue reading 10-day dual Customer Service & Team Leading Level 2 with PET-XI from Mon 18 July →

Yes2Ventures open day at The Social on Thurs 14 July

Written by Yes2Ventures Yes2Ventures is staging an open day at The Social - its bar, events and activity space on Snig Hill in the city centre - on Thursday 14 July. Drop in anytime between 12-4 pm to find out about the work we do! Yes2ventures is all about creating opportunities for people and uses … Continue reading Yes2Ventures open day at The Social on Thurs 14 July →

CTS Training now recruiting for 2022-23 Study Programme; August starts

Written by Germain Tchedpa, Learning Mentor, CTS Training We are CTS Training, an established independent training provider in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. I am the new Learning Mentor for CTS Training working alongside Nicola Jebb. I believe everyone has the chance to gain a qualification and I believe everyone can do that with … Continue reading CTS Training now recruiting for 2022-23 Study Programme; August starts →

Job vacancies: Community and Development Volunteer Worker & Language Support Link Worker (SAVTE)

SAVTE has two vacancies - 1 x Community and Development Volunteer Worker and 1 x Language Support Link Worker. Please see below for details of both opportunities. Community and Development Volunteer Worker Would you like to join SAVTE’s team at an exciting time? We are strengthening our community development approach so that our work supports … Continue reading Job vacancies: Community and Development Volunteer Worker & Language Support Link Worker (SAVTE) →

LWI’s Employment and Skills Convention 2022 to take place on Tues 13 Sept

Written by the Learning and Work Institute Seismic shifts have been altering the way we work. Recently, Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine have accelerated gaps, inequalities and wage crunches. People have been leaving the labour market altogether, creating an additional shortage of one million workers compared to pre-pandemic trends. How can we better … Continue reading LWI’s Employment and Skills Convention 2022 to take place on Tues 13 Sept →