Category: Sheffield City Council

North Local Area Committee launch two new funds to support community organisations

The North Local Area Committee (LAC) has launched two new funds, open to community organisations delivering work in the North of Sheffield; The Greatest Need Fund and The Big Idea Fund. The Greatest Need Fund is aimed at projects that can demonstrate a clear, existing need that they are meeting. The Big Idea Fund is … Continue reading North Local Area Committee launch two new funds to support community organisations →

Council sets out proactive approach to budget planning

Written by Sheffield City Council: https://sheffnews.com/news/council-sets-out-proactive-approach-to-budget-planning Over the past 13 years, Sheffield, along with many other local authorities, has seen significant reductions in funding from central government. Alongside this, demand for services is rising. As a Council we are taking a proactive cross-Party approach to ensure we manage this challenge in the best way possible … Continue reading Council sets out proactive approach to budget planning →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Advancing Digital programme provides Excel training to local charity

Opportunity Sheffield’s Advancing Digital programme provided Sheffield homeless charity, Roundabout, with funded Microsoft Excel training to upskill their team this summer. Although their team already used Excel, they wanted a deeper understanding in analysing and arranging data, to work more efficiently. 11 members of staff joined the one-day course taught by AJ Training, Rotherham. Geoff … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Advancing Digital programme provides Excel training to local charity →

Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace event to take place on Fri 22 Sept

Advance Sheffield is holding an Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace event on Friday 22 September from 10am-2pm. The event will be held at South Yorkshire Housing Association, 152 Rockingham Street, S1 4EB. The event is intended to support attendees to better facilitate and work with neurodiverse colleagues. Speakers will include Autism Plus, Department for Work … Continue reading Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace event to take place on Fri 22 Sept →

Advancing Digital recruiting now for Tax Processes for Business L3 course to start on Thurs 24 Aug

Are you a business owner wanting to get your head round your finances? Are you an entry level accountant wanting to progress your skills? Tax Processes for Business is one of four units towards a full AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The course starts on Thursday 24 August, and will be taught by local … Continue reading Advancing Digital recruiting now for Tax Processes for Business L3 course to start on Thurs 24 Aug →

UK SPF Tender Information Sessions for Opportunity Sheffield Employment Programmes to be held on 7, 9 & 16 August

Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service, is holding three information sessions about upcoming UK Shared Prosperity Fund tenders. The meetings will all be the same, with any questions or additional information shared added to YORtender (https://yortender.eu-supply.com/). The meetings will outline the vision for what shape the upcoming contracts may take, what the … Continue reading UK SPF Tender Information Sessions for Opportunity Sheffield Employment Programmes to be held on 7, 9 & 16 August →

South Yorkshire Hidden Disability Job Fair to take place on Tues 10 Oct

Written by Autism Plus (Hidden Disability Job Fair (autismplus.co.uk)) Discover employment and training opportunities for Adults with neurodivergent conditions, vision and hearing support needs. In partnership with Sheffield City Council Deaf / Hearing and Vision support services we are bringing together employers and providers from across South Yorkshire to showcase employment and training opportunities for … Continue reading South Yorkshire Hidden Disability Job Fair to take place on Tues 10 Oct →

SCC Routes into Employment traineeship to begin on Mon 24 July

Sheffield City Council is launching a Routes into Employment traineeship, beginning on Monday 24 July. The programme is aimed at anybody aimed 16-18 and looking to move into work. The traineeship offers employment links into engineering, construction and a variety of other sectors. The traineeship will last for 6 weeks and will consist of: 2 … Continue reading SCC Routes into Employment traineeship to begin on Mon 24 July →

Advancing Digital launches Microsoft training courses

Advancing Digital, Opportunity Sheffield’s digital training programme, is launching three Microsoft courses this summer. The three courses are: •         Microsoft Excel •         Microsoft SharePoint •         Microsoft Power BI Each course is one full day and will be taught by AJ Training. Once you have registered with Advancing Digital, AJ Training will assess your level of … Continue reading Advancing Digital launches Microsoft training courses →

See it Be it Business Network event on Weds 12 July

See it Be it is holding a Business Network event on Wednesday 12 July from 8:30am-10:30am. The event will be held at Sheffield Town Hall and there will be a focus on how See it Be it can help with corporate social responsibility, environmental, social and governance and social value initiatives. Attendees will hear from … Continue reading See it Be it Business Network event on Weds 12 July →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Lowedges on Tues 18 July

Opportunity Sheffield's next Sheffield's Working community job fair will be held in at Gresley Road Tenants Meeting Rooms, Lowedges on Tuesday 18 July 2023. Local and national employers will be attending including British Army, Keepmoat, Amey, Avon, SCC Fostering and many others. As usual, there is no need to book, just drop in. Event details … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Lowedges on Tues 18 July →