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
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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
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