Category: Sheffield City Council

Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome

The next Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair, organised by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, will take place at Gresley Road Tenants Meeting Rooms, Lowedges on Wednesday 14 September (10am-2pm) Following the sixth event in the series, which took place at The Venue in Stocksbridge on Thursday 18 August, the number of Sheffield jobseekers to … Continue reading Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome →

Opp Shef’s Sector Routeways programme expands with new Hospitality offer from September

Opportunity Sheffield's Hospitality Sector Routeway launches in September, providing another avenue into this high-growth sector for the unemployed and economically inactive. The first cohort for the programme will start the course on Monday 19 September, undertaking a two-week training course followed by a two-week work experience placement. The Hospitality offer adds to the Construction, Care, … Continue reading Opp Shef’s Sector Routeways programme expands with new Hospitality offer from September →

Sector Routeways start dates for August & Sept, including new hospitality course

Opportunity Sheffield is currently recruiting for all Sector Routeway programmes, with the following start dates for August and September: Hospitality ** New Sector Routeway** 2-weeks training followed by 2 weeks work experience - starting Monday 19 September. Construction 2-weeks training followed by 2-weeks work experience – starting Monday 22 August and Monday 5 September Care … Continue reading Sector Routeways start dates for August & Sept, including new hospitality course →

Tender opportunity: Positive Change project information sessions on Tues 16 & Fri 19 Aug

Opportunity Sheffield Presents.... new and exciting employment support project activity Opportunity Sheffield is Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills service. We are looking for potential bidders to deliver a prospective employment support project for people who are either unemployed or economically inactive. Opportunity Sheffield are putting on a series of information sessions to outline a … Continue reading Tender opportunity: Positive Change project information sessions on Tues 16 & Fri 19 Aug →

Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 11 Aug at The Quays

A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 11 August at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 11 Aug at The Quays →

Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work

As the school year draws to a close, the Opportunity Sheffield team has been reflecting on the positive impact of our Work Experience support programme in 2021-22. After missing out on so many face to face opportunities throughout the height of Covid, we have been able to support schools across Sheffield to send 940 students … Continue reading Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work →

Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair takes place in Beighton on Weds 27 July

The next in the series of Sheffield's Working jobs fairs, organised by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, will take place on Wednesday 27 July at Beighton Miners Welfare. All are welcome to attend, to meet with prospective employers and find out about current vacancies in the south-east of Sheffield and beyond. Support will … Continue reading Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair takes place in Beighton on Weds 27 July →

L2 2D Computer Aided Design course with Opp Shef Advancing Digital Programme – limited spaces

Opportunity Sheffield's Advancing Digital project is inviting people interested in accessing a fully funded Autocad accredited course. Here are the details of the course, delivered by Sheffield City College: About the course Learners will work towards and achieve the City & Guilds accredited Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design, this will cover the … Continue reading L2 2D Computer Aided Design course with Opp Shef Advancing Digital Programme – limited spaces →