Preparation For Adulthood: Virtual Sessions for Young People, Families and Professionals

The Early Years, Education and Skills service within Sheffield City Council is running a new series of short, online lunchtime sessions to help young people, families and professionals learn more about Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) support available locally. The sessions are open to anyone who wants to find out more about services that support young people … Continue reading Preparation For Adulthood: Virtual Sessions for Young People, Families and Professionals

Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills starts Monday 30 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting participants for it's new course, Adult Employment & Skills (AES), starting Monday 30 June 2025. AES has been designed to equip participants with the comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and strategies needed to be effective in securing sustained employment in the current job market. Course Details Registration session: Monday 23 May 2025, 10:30am … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills starts Monday 30 June

Supported Internships start in Sheffield in September 2025

Sheffield College has vacancies for all of its supported internship programmes in Sheffield for September 2025. A Supported Internship is a study programme designed for a young person who needs someextra help to move into work. It lasts for one year and is for young people aged 16-24 with anEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). … Continue reading Supported Internships start in Sheffield in September 2025

Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for the next Rail Track Maintenance course, starting on Wednesday 18 June 2025. The course, in collaboration with YFL Training, has been designed to prepare learners to work in the rail sector upon completion. It will cover: Personal track safety DC conductor rails overhead lines track induction manual Handling medical information, … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June

Business Sheffield supports start-ups

Have you got a participant who wants to start their own business? Business Sheffield supports independent businesses to start, grow, and thrive. The Sheffield City Council service offers free 1-2-1 support, in-person and virtual workshops with expert advisers on everything from starting up to mastering marketing, social media, and effective networking. Whether you're launching your … Continue reading Business Sheffield supports start-ups

Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned seven new employability projects across the city to support a variety of residents. The following projects commence delivery on Monday 2 June 2025 and run to Tuesday 31 March 2026: Endeavour Endeavour will deliver an employment support project for economically inactive and unemployed individuals in Sheffield, with a focus on those … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects

Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes

The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in Quarter Four and throughout the financial year. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at The Venue, Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June, 12pm-3pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a different community location each month, and … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June

Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting participants for it's new course, Adult Employment & Skills (AES), starting Monday 2 June 2025. AES has been designed to equip participants with the comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and strategies needed to be effective in securing sustained employment in the current job market. Course Details Registration session: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30am … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June

Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for its next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, starting Monday 9 June 2025. YES is designed to prepare learners for work. It provides support and guidance on how to move participants towards their dream career, with an emphasis on achieving progressions into employment, apprenticeships, and job-focused learning. Course Details Registration … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Spring Teacake Club Meeting, hosted by Adullam Homes at Burton Street Foundation on Friday 9 May 2025. You can see the full slideshow here: Teacake Club May 2025Download Speakers Opportunity Sheffield John Powell - Partnership Manager As there were a number of attendees new … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025

Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals

Local Supported Employment Sheffield (LSE), based within Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment and Skills Service at Sheffield City Council, is taking referrals. Our friendly team helps people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties or autism to find paid employment and flourish in the workplace. We can help you to find employment in a role that you enjoy. … Continue reading Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals