Sheffield City Council has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ERSA Employability Awards 2019 in the Youth Employment category. Now in its seventh year, the ERSA Employability Awards celebrate best practice across the employment support sector and seek to demonstrate the day-to-day hard work and dedication of those working to improve the lives of … Continue reading Sheffield City Council finalist for 2019 ERSA Employability Award in Youth Employment Category
Category: Opportunity Sheffield
Final IAG meeting for rail training candidates this Weds 3 April at Moorfoot
A third and final information, advice and guidance session for individuals wishing to undertake Intertrain's railway training course through Sheffield's Working will take place this Wednesday 3rd April. Referrals are being sought for the session, which will take place in Moorfoot - the Sheffield City Council building at the south/lower end of the Moor at … Continue reading Final IAG meeting for rail training candidates this Weds 3 April at Moorfoot
Entry-level rail industry opportunities; information session at Howden House on Fri 28 Mar & Mon 1 Apr
On Friday 28th March and Monday 1st April (08:45) Opportunity Sheffield is hosting information sessions for people seeking employment opportunities in the rail industry. The sessions are to recruit clients for a three-week training programme, delivered by Intertrain, to help people move into the sector through the Sheffield's Working programme. Please get in touch with … Continue reading Entry-level rail industry opportunities; information session at Howden House on Fri 28 Mar & Mon 1 Apr
Sheffield receives huge investment towards local construction jobs
Press release from Sheffield City Council Sheffield has been awarded £715,000 to lead the challenge of tackling the skills shortage within the construction industry. The grant, from the Department for Education’s Construction Skills Fund, will enable the council to create a local training hub, The Building Block, scheduled to open fully on 29th March. The … Continue reading Sheffield receives huge investment towards local construction jobs
‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ event connects employers with future apprentices
On Wednesday 13th March, over 1,000 School and Sixth Form students will descend on Cutlers' Hall, CVs at the ready, for the annual 'Apprenticeships: Be Inspired' apprenticeship fair. Organised by Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council, the event gives young people aged 16-18 the chance to meet employers, learn more … Continue reading ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ event connects employers with future apprentices
Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding
Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council, is seeking partners in the local employment sector to deliver European Social Fund (ESF) contracts. Providers interested in joining the 'Opportunity Sheffield: Pathways to Progression / Pathways to Success Pseudo-Framework' should complete the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the YORtender procurement portal. Users will be … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding
Construction training, work experience and jobs available in Sheffield via ‘The Building Block’
A major new construction skills project has got underway in Sheffield, giving local people the opportunity to gain on-site skills, certifications and secure sustainable employment. Opportunity Sheffield is leading a consortium of public and private sector organisations on 'The Building Block' training scheme, supported by CITB's Construction Skills Fund. The project has soft-launched in January … Continue reading Construction training, work experience and jobs available in Sheffield via ‘The Building Block’
Wanted: Testimonials sought for Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network
To assist with upcoming efforts to promote the Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network and raise awareness of Opportunity Sheffield's broader offering, we are seeking stakeholder testimonials. We would be very appreciative if network members could spare a few minutes to write a couple of sentences on the value they derive from the Teacake Club, … Continue reading Wanted: Testimonials sought for Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network
Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign
The Government has launched a new campaign to promote apprenticeships among young people, parents and employers. ‘Fire it Up’ is designed to raise awareness of the huge variety of apprenticeship options available for people of all ages and backgrounds. The new campaign includes national TV and social media adverts, and a website that provides helpful … Continue reading Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign
Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb
Sheffield City Council is staging an Apprenticeship Fair at Sheffield Town Hall on Friday 1st February (10am-2pm). The event is designed for individuals who are interested in enrolling on the Council's internal apprenticeship programme, which can serve as a direct entry route into full employment. At the fair, attendees can find out about the range … Continue reading Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb
Talent Sheffield: Putting companies in touch with local talent superstars
A leading logistics provider that landed the “most coveted contract of the year” in Sheffield has praised a new initiative set up to encourage inward investors to link with local talent. Clipper Logistics' Chief Operating Officer Emma Dempsey was speaking at the launch of Talent Sheffield, which encourages new inward investors to recruit locally and … Continue reading Talent Sheffield: Putting companies in touch with local talent superstars
RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov
The next Teacake Club meeting will take place on Friday 30th November, hosted by Wise Ability at Edisons Coffee, 2-4 York Street. Sheffield, S1 2ER. The meeting will take place in the usual morning timeslot from 9:30am-12pm. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and request a slot on the agenda, should you wish to share your … Continue reading RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov
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