Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days

Sheaf Training is running two open events in May half term on Wednesday 27 May, from 10am to 12pm, and on Thursday 28 May, from 1pm to 3pm. Potential learners, parents, carers and professionals are all welcome to find out more about the SEND Post-16 options available. Please book by calling the Sheaf Training admin team on: 0114 403 … Continue reading Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Annual Report: April 2025 to March 2026

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 whole financial year, from April 2025 to March 2026, including the fourth quarter of the year, January to … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Annual Report: April 2025 to March 2026 →

Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting details announced

The Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting will take place on Thursday 21 May at Sheffield Energy Hub, Unit 4, 108 Pinstone Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HQ Doors will open at 9:30am for networking and refreshments, with a series of talks starting at 10am. The full agenda will be announced here, closer to the … Continue reading Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting details announced →

New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work

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 →

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 →