Digital Futures Traineeship starts on Tues 14 April at Red Tape

Are you into IT, Digital or Software Development?Have you written your own code?Does working in the IT industry appeal to you?Would you like to develop your skills and gain valuable experience in the Digital field? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then read on… Sheffield City Council is pleased to announce … Continue reading Digital Futures Traineeship starts on Tues 14 April at Red Tape

Opportunity Sheffield now commissioning Lead Keyworkers for ESF Pathways 2020-21

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service provided by Sheffield City Council, is now commissioning new contracts for employment and skills support in 2020-21. The service is seeking a series of Lead Keyworkers to deliver employability support on its European Social Fund-supported ESF Pathways P2S contact. Keyworkers will offer advice, guidance and support to a … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield now commissioning Lead Keyworkers for ESF Pathways 2020-21

Introduction to Community Development and Health Course

Places are available on an Introduction to Community Development and Health Course being run by Sheffield Community Development & Health programme and Sheffield City Council. Creche services are available on the course, which takes place on Thursdays between February and June at Burngreave Vestry Hall. There is also a course for people looking to improve … Continue reading Introduction to Community Development and Health Course

Big City Conversation – survey extended

Press release - Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council been talking to people and gathering views as part of The Big City Conversation since October. In The Big City Conversation online survey people have told us the thing they like best about Sheffield are the parks and open spaces, and the top 3 things that need improvement … Continue reading Big City Conversation – survey extended

Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking partners in the local employment sector to deliver European Social Fund (ESF) contracts. Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service has upcoming funding opportunities for providers on the 'Opportunity Sheffield: Pathways to Progression / Pathways to Success Pseudo-Framework' Interested parties should complete the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the YORtender procurement portal. … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding

Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020 – Employer Invitation

To access the employer invitation for Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020, which takes place at Cutlers' Hall on Wednesday 4 March, click here. Please note that the invitation applies to employers with upcoming apprenticeship opportunities for school and Sixth Form leavers in 2020-21 (training providers are not able to promote at this particular event). Apprenticeships: Be … Continue reading Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020 – Employer Invitation

Sheffield City Council Apprentice 2020 Recruitment Fair at the Town Hall on Fri 31 Jan – register on Eventbrite

Sheffield City Council's next Apprentice Recruitment Fair is being held on the Friday 31 January at the Town Hall. The event provides an opportunity for people who are interested in Council apprenticeships to find out about the various roles available, and about the entry route into learning. The event is now live on Eventbrite to … Continue reading Sheffield City Council Apprentice 2020 Recruitment Fair at the Town Hall on Fri 31 Jan – register on Eventbrite

Better Learners Better Workers Programme secures 2019-20 sponsorship from SHC, Galiford Try & NMCN

Sheffield Housing Company, Galiford Try (working on Heart of City Development and NMCN (working on Grey 2 Green Development) have all agreed to sponsor cohorts for this years Construction and the Built Environment Strand Better Learners Better Workers Programme. The employers will work in school across the city to demonstrate career paths into construction as … Continue reading Better Learners Better Workers Programme secures 2019-20 sponsorship from SHC, Galiford Try & NMCN

Sheffield City Council Stonewall champion results

We have been awarded Gold in the first Stonewall CYPS Champion Award.  We scored 128 out of a possible 130 points in an assessment that asked 24 questions across 6 categories and our Gold Award is valid for 2 years until 2021.  Previously, we had been one of only two local authorities that had featured … Continue reading Sheffield City Council Stonewall champion results

Job vacancy: IAG/Apprenticeship Advisor (Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council)

Salary: Grade 6 (£25,801 - £29,636 pro rata)Location: SheffieldContract Type: Temporary - Full Time to 31 December 2020Closing Date: 24 November 2019 - Midnight Opportunity Sheffield is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Opportunity Sheffield team at Sheffield City Council as the IAG/Apprenticeship Adviser.  We work with all schools across Sheffield to equip young people to make … Continue reading Job vacancy: IAG/Apprenticeship Advisor (Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council)

Opportunity Sheffield to launch 11-week Digital Futures programme in Nov; work experience included

DIGITAL FUTURES... APPLY NOW!!! Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service Opportunity Sheffield is pleased to announce the launch of “Digital Futures”.  This 11 week programme commencing at the start of November is designed by digital companies within Sheffield to act as a springboard towards increasing the numbers of people entering digital employment within the … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield to launch 11-week Digital Futures programme in Nov; work experience included

Opportunity Sheffield Partners’ Employability Conference, 15 Oct – Review

On Tuesday 16 October Opportunity Sheffield staged a capacity-building conference for partner organisations currently working on its ESF Pathways and Sheffield's Working programmes. Some 65 managers and front-line employability professionals from across 21 organisations attended the event, which was staged at St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane. The event began with an ice-breaker – with … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Partners’ Employability Conference, 15 Oct – Review