Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fairs dates for Sept, Oct & Nov

There will be three Opportunity Sheffield Sheffield's Working community job fairs throughout September, October and November. Tuesday 26 September (10am-12pm) at St Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ Tuesday 24 October (10am-12pm) at Miners Welfare Community Centre, 56 Angram Road, High Green, S35 4GD Wednesday 29 November (10am-12pm) at English Institute of Sport (EiS), Coleridge … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fairs dates for Sept, Oct & Nov

Prince William aims to end homelessness and announces Sheffield as a partner for his Homewards initiative

On Tuesday 27 June 2023, Sheffield welcomed Prince William as he launches his UK wide homelessness programme Homewards, with Sheffield right at its heart. Sheffield has been chosen as one of only six places across the UK to benefit from the Homewards programme – which involves an integrated team here in Sheffield and funding to … Continue reading Prince William aims to end homelessness and announces Sheffield as a partner for his Homewards initiative

Opportunity Sheffield sponsor category at Sheffield Business Awards 2023

Opportunity Sheffield will be sponsoring The Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development Award at Sheffield Business Awards 2023. Sheffield City Council’s employment and skills service is delighted to be sponsoring an award that recognises and rewards companies that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating a professional development and learning culture within their business. This award celebrates … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield sponsor category at Sheffield Business Awards 2023

Job Vacancy: Voluntary Sector Liaison Officer (Sheffield City Council)

Written by Sheffield City Council Job description This role is within the Voluntary Sector Grant Giving team which is part of Integrated Commissioning and Public Health. We are a small team within with key areas of responsibility and development are: Core Grant Aid programme supporting the voluntary sector including lunch clubs Holiday Activities and Food … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Voluntary Sector Liaison Officer (Sheffield City Council)

Green Skills For Your Workforce event to be held on Weds 12 July

Advance Sheffield is holding a Green Skills For Your Workforce event on Wednesday 12 July from 10am-2pm. The event will be held at Sheffield Manor Lodge, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UJ and is an event where employers and employees can discuss how training and recruitment can help shape a greener future for Sheffield's businesses. … Continue reading Green Skills For Your Workforce event to be held on Weds 12 July

See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – June 2023

Welcome to See It Be It's monthly opportunity bulletin full of ways to help inspire the next generation in Sheffield! Take a look below and get in touch with us at seeitbeit@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like to get involved. Our Bulletin Board Padlet also features information and templates to give you flavour of what some … Continue reading See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – June 2023

Local Supported Employment helps individuals with autism into work

Local Supported Employment (LSE) is new programme that is already making a huge difference to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, who are looking for paid employment.  The programme is part of Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service at Sheffield City Council. Not only do our LSE Job Coaches help individuals overcome barriers to … Continue reading Local Supported Employment helps individuals with autism into work

Advancing Digital: Leadership & Management course starts Tuesday 13 June

Our Leadership & Management course, starts on Tuesday 13 June, at Electric Works in Sheffield. Learners will work towards a Level 2 Award in Leadership & Team Skills. Bright Direction Training will be delivering the training in-person over three full days, with 2 weeks in between each session. The three classroom days are Tuesday 13 … Continue reading Advancing Digital: Leadership & Management course starts Tuesday 13 June

Sector Routeways recruiting now for Digital Marketing course starting Mon 5 June

Sector Routeways are now recruiting for the June Digital Marketing Sector Routeway. The 10 day training will begin on Monday 5 June Course delivery is from a location close to Meadowhall Participants will cover: Key-skills and knowledge components required for a ‘Digital Marketing’ career Data Analytics, Excel creating and understanding data. Search engine optimisation (SEO) … Continue reading Sector Routeways recruiting now for Digital Marketing course starting Mon 5 June

A look at Sheffield’s Local Supported Employment programme

The Local Supported Employment (LSE) programme in Sheffield is delivered by Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills service, Opportunity Sheffield. Working as Job Coaches on this project are Richard Perry and Jenat Shah. The aim of the LSE programme is to help people with learning disabilities and or autism into paid employment. It is all … Continue reading A look at Sheffield’s Local Supported Employment programme

Support for the Construction Sector in South Yorkshire event on Fri 16 June

Yorkshire Builders Federation, in partnership with Sheffield City Council, CITB and Begbies Taylor Group, are holding a Support for the Construction Sector in South Yorkshire event on Friday 16 June at Mercure Hotel, Sheffield Parkway Hotel, Catcliffe, S60 5BD. The event will run from 7:15am - 8:30am and will see a series of speakers on … Continue reading Support for the Construction Sector in South Yorkshire event on Fri 16 June