Edward Dawson, Work Experience Manager at Sheffield Council says ‘Skills for Jobs’ White Paper will be a spur to apprenticeships and shares why they are such a valuable choice for young people. Ed Dawson, Work Experience Manager, Sheffield City Council "I’ve been involved in the apprenticeship world in some way, shape or form since 2014. … Continue reading NCW: Apprenticeships ‘a rich and rewarding career pathway for young people’
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Free email subscription for living with stress and anxiety from Space to Breath
Sheffield City Council is funding free subscriptions to Space to Breath, an organisation offering wellbeing groups in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Find out more on the flyer below and via their website here.
30 employers & 15 providers to advise young people at UP Fest on 2 March
Written by Cheryl Plant, Programme Developer, Sheffield City Council You are invited to UP Fest!! 2 March 2021 2-5pm. UP Fest is an online Careers and Progressions event for young people in Sheffield aged 16-25 which is coming to a room near you as part of National Careers Week 2021. At this event there will … Continue reading 30 employers & 15 providers to advise young people at UP Fest on 2 March
SCC Councillors invite responses on impacts of food poverty
Have you been affected by Food Poverty in Sheffield? A cross-party group of Sheffield City Councillors is keen to hear about, and understand people’s experience of food poverty in the city, so that they can make recommendations on how to improve things. We want to hear about what you think is important – this might … Continue reading SCC Councillors invite responses on impacts of food poverty
Balanced budget and future focus despite pressures of Covid-19
Written by Sheffield City Council Following public consultation, we have set out Sheffield's 2021/22 budget, investing in the care sector, youth services and community safety, giving Council Tax support to those who need it most, retaining citywide essential services to all residents, and delivering on priorities for a sustainable future, despite the challenges brought about … Continue reading Balanced budget and future focus despite pressures of Covid-19
SCC information webinars for National Apprenticeship Week
During the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, which starts on Monday 8 February, Opportunity Sheffield is staging a series of online information sessions for people who may be interested in applying for an apprenticeship. The local webinar programme - led by Opportunity Sheffield's IAG/Apprenticeship Adviser Emily Hornblower - complements the national events, which can also be … Continue reading SCC information webinars for National Apprenticeship Week
Webcast details for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil on Weds 27 Jan
On Holocaust Memorial Day we share the memory of millions who were murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the world today. The theme this year is ‘BE THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS’ where there will be readings and reflections from the Lord Mayor, Leader of the … Continue reading Webcast details for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil on Weds 27 Jan
Opportunity Sheffield: Covid service update
A quick service update from Opportunity Sheffield. With England moving back into lockdown as of Tuesday 5th January, the Council’s employment and skills service, and funded delivery partners, are suspending face-to-face delivery. Whilst this is not ideal, the majority of our programmes and services will continue to operate remotely via video conferencing, telephone and email. … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Covid service update
A review of Opportunity Sheffield’s Welfare to Work Recognition Event on Weds 9 Dec
With the intention of highlighting some of the positives to emerge from a challenging year, Opportunity Sheffield organised a welfare-to-work recognition event on Wednesday 9th December. Sheffield City Council’s employment and skills service invited partners and other employability stakeholders from across the city to join the online discussion and celebration event via Zoom. Almost 90 … Continue reading A review of Opportunity Sheffield’s Welfare to Work Recognition Event on Weds 9 Dec
Seasons Greetings (and a feedback form!) from Lifelong Learning
Sheffield City Council's Lifelong Learning team is seeking feedback on its InspireSY project, which is designed to create an online hub for information relating to youth employment across the city. The service would like to know your thoughts about its padlet, Opportunity hour and more. The feedback form can be accessed at the link below … Continue reading Seasons Greetings (and a feedback form!) from Lifelong Learning
Agenda for Opportunity Sheffield Celebration Event
Wednesday 9 December 2020 (10am-2pm) On Wednesday 9 December, Opportunity Sheffield - the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council - is hosting a citywide welfare-to-work recognition event. Anyone with an interest in employment support in Sheffield is invited to attend the event, which will feature guest speakers, breakout room discussions, reflections on 2020, … Continue reading Agenda for Opportunity Sheffield Celebration Event
Coronavirus – support for people facing redundancy
Written by Sheffield City Council Facing redundancy is a difficult time, both emotionally and financially. It can make you feel that you’re not in control of what’s happening to you. The current pandemic can make it even harder due to the uncertainty about when work and life will get back to normal. There are a … Continue reading Coronavirus – support for people facing redundancy
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