Lifelong Learning and Skills at Sheffield City Council has announced all the start dates for it's Thrive Health and Wellbeing Programme. This five-week course aimed at 19-24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve holistic health and wellbeing, whilst also … Continue reading Thrive Health and Wellbeing Programme 2026 start dates announced
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Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 2, July – September 2025
The latest Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in the second quarter of 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact an organisation … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 2, July – September 2025
Sign up for Early Help Partnerships Training’s November sessions
The Early Help Partnerships Training (EHPT) offer is a series of standalone, topic-based sessions that support whole family working. It helps build the skills of the Early Help workforce and promotes partnership working across services. The training is free and open to professionals working with families in Sheffield. It supports your ongoing development and complements … Continue reading Sign up for Early Help Partnerships Training’s November sessions
Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course starts in November
The next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, aimed at young people aged 16-24, starts Monday 10 November 2025. YES is run by Opportunity Sheffield and is designed to prepare learners for work by offering support and guidance to help them move toward their dream careers. The focus is on progressing participants into: Employment Apprenticeships … Continue reading Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course starts in November
Youth Voice & Influence Service introduce Young Trainers Programme
The Youth Voice & Influence Service at Sheffield City Council is introducing the Young Trainers Programme, part of its wider Young Ambassadors Project.Co-designed with young people across the city, this programme focuses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, aiming to foster connection, belonging, and stronger communities.We’re looking for enthusiastic young people aged 14–18 to become Young … Continue reading Youth Voice & Influence Service introduce Young Trainers Programme
Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 2 October 2025
The Teacake Club gathered on Thursday 2 October 2025 at Sheffield Futures, Star House in Sheffield. The host, Emily Hawn from Opportunity Sheffield, extended a warm welcome to all attendees and thanked the hosts, Sheffield Futures. You can see the full slideshow here: Teacake Club Oct 25Download Speakers Opportunity Sheffield John Powell - Partnership Manager … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 2 October 2025
Woodhouse Community Hub & Library host Jobs Fair
Woodhouse Community Hub & Library is hosting a Jobs Fair on Wednesday 8 October, 10am until 12pm. Attendees are invited to bring copies of their CVs and to have a chat with local employers and training providers. No need to book - drop into Woodhouse Community Hub & Library, 524 Stradbroke Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, S13 7GD.
Connect to Work Supported Employment service goes live in Sheffield
Sheffield’s Connect to Work Programme has gone live, with referrals now being accepted for supported employment engagements for eligible residents with Autism, Learning Difficulties or Disabilities, and/or Neurodiversity. Opportunity Sheffield is delivering Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) provision for this cohort, following on from successful delivery of the Local Supported Employment (LSE) Sheffield Programme between … Continue reading Connect to Work Supported Employment service goes live in Sheffield
Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October
Tickets are now available for the Autumn Teacake Club Meeting, which will take place at Sheffield Futures, Star House in Sheffield on Thursday 2 October 2025. Our quarterly Teacake Club Meetings are a chance for our Sheffield employability network to listen to talks and connect with other local employment and support services in the city. … Continue reading Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October
Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills starts Monday 1 September 2025
Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for its next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, starting Monday 1 September 2025. YES is designed to prepare learners for work. It provides support and guidance on how to move participants towards their dream career, with an emphasis on achieving progressions into employment, apprenticeships, and job-focused learning. Course Details Registration … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills starts Monday 1 September 2025
Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 1 April-June 2025
The latest Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in quarter one of 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact an organisation has … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 1 April-June 2025
Connect to Work launches in Sheffield with Supported Employment for residents with Autism, LDD and neurodiversity
The Government’s new Connect to Work employment programme will launch in Sheffield in August 2025, increasing the support available to out-of-work and in-work residents facing challenges in the labour market. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, and devolved to the regions, Connect to Work will help disabled people, those with health conditions and … Continue reading Connect to Work launches in Sheffield with Supported Employment for residents with Autism, LDD and neurodiversity
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