Category: Sheffield City Council

Sector Routeways; all courses now recruiting for Jan 2023

Opportunity Sheffield's Sector Routeways Programme is seeking participants for the following sector-based academies in 2023. These courses are open to unemployed and economically inactive residents who are interested in finding work in the relevant industries. All courses feature an initial training element followed by a work placement with a local employer. Construction – 2-weeks training … Continue reading Sector Routeways; all courses now recruiting for Jan 2023 →

Job vacancies: IAG roles (Sheffield Community Youth Services)

Sheffield Community Youth Services are looking to recruit posts to support young people with Careers Information, Advice and Guidance. The main role of the Advisers and Assistants will be to engage with young people and support them into Post 16 opportunities within education, training and employment. The Opportunities Development Officer role will also help to … Continue reading Job vacancies: IAG roles (Sheffield Community Youth Services) →

Skills discussion & brunch at Advance Sheffield’s networking event

Opportunity Sheffield’s Advance team welcomed a range of employers and speakers to their Upskill Your Workforce brunch and networking event last week at Lykke at New Era Square in Sheffield. Speakers included Fiona Duxbury from Department of Work and Pensions (Jobcentre Plus), who spoke about the support available for local workers, and Paul who delivered … Continue reading Skills discussion & brunch at Advance Sheffield’s networking event →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair programme concludes for 2022 in Broomhall

The final Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair of 2022, delivered by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, took place at Broomhall Community Centre on Tuesday 22 November. Jobseekers from the local area attended to discover the latest job opportunities, meet employers and find out about employment support and training options. Employers in attendance included The … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair programme concludes for 2022 in Broomhall →

Sector Routeways now recruiting for Construction Hospitality/Retail for Dec and Jan

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for its Construction and Hospitality & Retail Sector Routeways Programmes for December and January. Construction DECEMBER The 2-week training will begin on Monday 12 December with a work placement in early 2023 Registration events – Tuesday 6 December, 9:30 @ JCP and Thursday 8 December, 10:30 @ the Construction Design … Continue reading Sector Routeways now recruiting for Construction Hospitality/Retail for Dec and Jan →

Aged 13-25 & SEND? Join the Sheffield Young People’s Advisory Group

Sheffield Community Youth Services is looking for your support to recruit young people with SEND aged 13 – 25 years old to be part of a brand new group ‘Sheffield Young People’s Advisory Group’ (to be renamed by young people in the future) The group will represent the views and voices of young people with special … Continue reading Aged 13-25 & SEND? Join the Sheffield Young People’s Advisory Group →

Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Routeway recruiting for 28 Nov cohort

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the November Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Routeway. The 2-week training will begin on Monday 28 November with a work placement shortly afterwards Registration events – 8 November (Bailey Court). 11 & 18 November (Construction Design Centre, Cricket Inn Road) If you have candidates who are interested simply send an … Continue reading Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Routeway recruiting for 28 Nov cohort →

Community Partnerships Open Day at Israac Centre on Thurs 1 Dec

Opportunity Sheffield's Advance programme is to stage a Community Partnerships Open Day in conjunction with a number of organisations providing support for world community groups in the centre and south of Sheffield. The event - which will take place at the Isaac Centre, Vestry Hall on Thursday 1 December - will give members of the … Continue reading Community Partnerships Open Day at Israac Centre on Thurs 1 Dec →

Brunch networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 24 Nov

A brunch networking event dedicated to developing the skills of your workforce, allowing them to bring more value to your company. Is your next hire already in your company? It's worth thinking about. Passionate employees in lower levels of your business could be trained to serve in higher positions. This relaxed networking event (with brunch!) is … Continue reading Brunch networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 24 Nov →

Hospitality Sector Routeways seeks referrals for November cohort

Opportunity Sheffield is now now recruiting for the November Hospitality Sector Routeway. The 2-week training will begin on Monday 7 November with a work placement shortly afterwards Registration events – 1 and 3 November See the attached flyer for further information If you have candidates who are interested simply send an email referral to sectorrouteways@sheffield.gov.uk … Continue reading Hospitality Sector Routeways seeks referrals for November cohort →