The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase in April. For more information, including a full breakdown of minimum rates according to age band, please consult the gov.uk guidance by clicking here

Northern College, Barnsley, is running a three-day residential training course designed for asylum seekers, refugees and other people who have recently moved to the UK. The course provides an introduction to British history, democracy, the rule of law and citizenship. There are two dates to choose from - Weds 11-13 March and Weds 18-20 March. … Continue reading 3-day residential course for newcomers to UK at Northern College, Barnsley →

Sheffield Mind's next cycling taster session at Hillsborough Park will take place on Monday 23 March from 1-3pm with partners Sheffield Cycling 4 All. A range of two and three-wheeled solo and tandem cycles will be available, plus a cycle instructor to build cycling confidence and lots of information about cycling in Sheffield e.g. how … Continue reading Cycling taster sessions with Sheffield Mind →

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association covering North, West and South Yorkshire is currently looking for volunteers around the area. The charity wants to appeal to a wider range of people to give everyone the opportunity to volunteer. Danielle Wilkin - Volunteering Coordinator, North, West and South Yorkshire, The Guide Dogs for the Blind … Continue reading Guide Dogs for the Blind Association seeks volunteers →

Smart Business Assistance is running a FREE two week Storage and Warehousing Diploma course in Sheffield this month. It starts on Monday 10th Feb 10am to 4pm for two weeks at Bramall Lane Stadium, Bramall Ln, Highfield, Sheffield, S2 4SU The course is available to anyone who is 19 or over and unemployed – learners … Continue reading Free two-week Storage and Warehousing Diploma in Sheffield →

**Community Open Day** (In association with DWP and Syds Gym)  At Star Works Community Centre, Darnall Road, Sheffield, S9 5AF 10-2pm Thursday 30 January 2020 Are you interested in looking into a particular occupation but unsure where to start? Do you need help with compiling or expanding on a CV to compete in today’s job market?Find … Continue reading Community Open Day at Darnall Forum on Thurs 30 Jan →

The University of Sheffield Management School is running a half-day workshop for small business owners to help improve their use of digital technology. The Leading to Grow Programme is offering free places on the Managing Digital & New Technology Adoption course, with businesses invited to enrol via Eventbrite. Three dates are available across February and … Continue reading Managing Digital & New Technology Adoption course for micro-businesses through Leading to Grow →

Press release: Education and Skills Funding Agency National Apprenticeship Week 2020 will take place from 3 to 9 February next year. For the first time, the week has been extended to include the weekend, giving the entire apprenticeship community more opportunity to get involved with activities. Toolkits are now available, so supporters of National Apprenticeship Week … Continue reading Get ‘Fired Up’ for National Apprenticeship Week 2020 →

Women to Work has places available on its Work Life Discovery Coaching Workshop programme, which is run in association with Sheffield Business & Intellectual Property Centre. Workshops take place at Sheffield Central Library. https://www.womentowork.co.uk/homepage/women/work_life_discovery_coaching_workshop/ The next three workshops are being held on:  • Thursday 13 Feb 2020 – 10:30am – 1:30pm • Thursday 2 April … Continue reading Women to Work workshop dates in early 2020 →

South Yorkshire Police is staging a Staying Safe Online Drop-In event on Thursday 5 December at Firth park Library.

Firth Park Community Allotment is asking well-wishers to nominate it as their chosen charity when buying Co-op products and services. The organisation has been accepted into the Co-op's Community Fund and as such receives 1% funding from every purchase made by individuals who register Firth Park Community Allotment as their chosen charity.

Written by Cathy Cain, Women In Construction, Arts & Technology Ltd Here are the dates for the rest of this year's classes and the beginning of next year's programme.   You will see a couple of changes or additions:  We had to cancel the Advanced Plastering earlier this month due to the tutor being ill - … Continue reading New course dates for Women In Construction, Arts & Technology Ltd from Nov to Feb →