Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, has commissioned seven community based individual placement and support (IPS) projects as part of the Connect to Work programme. The new activity is targeted at ‘disadvantaged groups’ identified by the Department for Work and Pensions as being eligible for Connect to Work. The new … Continue reading New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work
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New Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield 2026 released
The Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities service at Sheffield City Council is pleased to share the new edition of Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield. The guide supports young people working from Pre-Entry to Level 2 as they move into post-16 education. While it has been designed with young people … Continue reading New Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield 2026 released
Sheffield City Council relaunches volunteering page
Give your time, share your skills, and help shape your city by volunteering or looking into potential career routes on Sheffield City Council's Volunteering in Sheffield web page. As well as volunteering to look after your local environment, you can discover how to become: a childminder a foster carer a doula a reading volunteer a … Continue reading Sheffield City Council relaunches volunteering page
Sheaf Training SEND Open Days
Sheaf Training are hosting two open days in February Half Term on Wednesday 18 February from 1pm to 3pm and Friday 20 February from 10am to 12pm. These open days are for potential learners looking at their SEND post-16 career options, as well as parents, carers and groups of professionals. To book at place, call: 0114 403 … Continue reading Sheaf Training SEND Open Days
Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 3, October – December 2025
The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing to add value to the local economy and to the lives of Sheffield residents. This report covers the third quarter of the year - October to December 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 3, October – December 2025
Teacake Club Meeting Review: Wednesday 28 January 2026
The Teacake Club gathered on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at the English Institute of Sport (EiS) Sheffield. Ross Brown from Opportunity Sheffield welcomed everybody to the first Teacake Club of 2026 and thanked the venue team. Speakers Street League Graeme Severn - Operations Manager See the Street League slideshow here: Street LeagueDownload Graeme explained that Street … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Opportunity Sheffield launches hospitality course with Dinner Club
Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned a six-week hospitality training programme, which will be delivered by Chris Hanson at Dinner Club in Sheffield, starting on Tuesday 24 February 2026. This programme provides a comprehensive "taste" of the hospitality sector. Dinner Club aims to equip participants with industry-relevant skills, improve emotional resilience, and prepare individuals for sustainable employment … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield launches hospitality course with Dinner Club
Job Vacancy: Housing and Neighbourhoods Apprenticeships – Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council's Apprenticeships team is advertising three positions based in the Housing and Neighbourhood Service. The closing date for all applications is Sunday 8 February. See full details in the Live Apprenticeships document below: Live ApprenticeshipsDownload If interested, please forward CV to Tariq.Ali2@Sheffield.gov.uk or Contact: 07717 201 012. Text “Apprenticeship” to 07717 201 012 … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Housing and Neighbourhoods Apprenticeships – Sheffield City Council
Thrive Health and Wellbeing Programme 2026 start dates announced
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
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
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