Category: Sheffield City Council

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 19 June

To view the Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin for Friday 19 June, please click on the download button below. opportunity-sheffield-apprenticeship-bulletin-18.6.20Download Apply for a role For more information on any of the vacancies or to apply for a role please email apprenticeshipready@sheffield.org.uk (must include an up-to-date CV) Register your interest Sheffield City Council delivers a wide range … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 19 June →

Survey results show impact of Covid 19 on Sheffield Businesses

Published by Sheffield City Council The impact Covid-19 has had on Sheffield’s businesses have been laid bare in a new survey. Impact on cash flow, big falls in customer demand, meeting fixed costs and managing the implications of social distancing were the main issues raised by 457 who responded to Sheffield Business Response Group’s survey. … Continue reading Survey results show impact of Covid 19 on Sheffield Businesses →

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Wed 10 June

Opportunity Sheffield is circulating a weekly bulletin featuring live vacancies for apprenticeships to be delivered by Sheffield City Council, in its role as an Ofsted Grade 2 training provider. To view the Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin for Wednesday 10 June, please click on the download button below. opportunity-sheffield-apprenticeship-bulletin-10.6.20Download

Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned providers to offer employment support keyworker services on its ESF Pathways Programme between June 2020 and November 2021. Free support into work is available through the Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) Programmes, which are part-funded by the European Social Fund. If you are working with an individual … Continue reading Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21 →

OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases

Opportunity Sheffield is urging Sheffield employers to commit to apprenticeship recruitment as the lockdown eases and the labour market kicks back into gear. Laura Hayfield, Acting Head of Employment and Skills, Sheffield City Council, says: "Sheffield City Council Employment and Skills Service (Opportunity Sheffield), has helped move over 100 local people into emergency positions over … Continue reading OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases →

Job Bulletin Thurs 4 June – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 4 June please  click the link below opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june-2Download The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 4 June – roles available during lockdown →

Move More Month underway – calendar of June 2020 activities

Published by Sheffield City Council Despite the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions having eased to allow unlimited outdoor exercise, this year presents a new challenge as many people will continue to spend most of their time at home over the coming months. The initiative comes at a time when the government has signalled its intention to pursue … Continue reading Move More Month underway – calendar of June 2020 activities →

Music Study Programme L2 & L3 places available for 2020-21

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the 2020-21 Music Study Programme for school leavers, which is delivered at Red Tape Studios in the city centre. Learners can apply to join the Level 2 courses in Music Technology and Music Performance, or the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology. The Study Programme is delivered by … Continue reading Music Study Programme L2 & L3 places available for 2020-21 →

New Sheffield Covid-19 grants scheme launched

Published by Sheffield City Council A new Government scheme has launched to provide funding to businesses that have not previously been eligible for Coronavirus-related support. The new scheme, which launches today (27th May) provides support to businesses and organisations that have suffered from a significant fall in income due to Covid-19 and have not been able to … Continue reading New Sheffield Covid-19 grants scheme launched →

Job Bulletin Thurs 28 May – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 28 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 28 May – roles available during lockdown →

30 participants undertake The Building Block online during the lockdown

Written by Opportunity Sheffield Although the coronavirus lockdown has led to a pause in face-to-face course delivery on The Building Block – Sheffield’s construction skills training scheme – Opportunity Sheffield has continued to deliver the learning aspects of the course online. Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service has successfully adapted its approach to ensure … Continue reading 30 participants undertake The Building Block online during the lockdown →