Written by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority YOUNG PEOPLE GIVEN A GREAT START IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE Young people (aged 11 to 18) are being given a real experience of careers and opportunities in this area through the Start in South Yorkshire programme, from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Start in South Yorkshire … Continue reading New employment and skills website ‘Start’ launches in South Yorks →

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is urging residents to take advantage of the adult education provision available through its recent round Adult Education Budget tender process. The authority has commissioned a series of external partners to deliver AEB courses in South Yorkshire, as listed below. SYMCA says local control over the AEB (Adult Education … Continue reading SYMCA calls on South Yorks residents to access adult education courses →

Sheffield City Region's next cross-regional provider event will take place virtually on Wednesday 6 October 10am-12:15pm. Key speakers ESFAMayoral Combined AuthorityThe Local Skills Advisory PanelAELPOfstedLeads for the South Yorkshire LSIP trailblazer and Strategic Development Fund The key speakers will aim to reflect on what the post-pandemic qualification and skills landscape looks like with content highlighting … Continue reading Sheffield City Region virtual provider network event (6 Oct) →

Reposted from Sheffield City Region Plans to help people and businesses in South Yorkshire secure the skills they need, have taken a major step forward today. In a landmark for South Yorkshire’s devolution journey, the Mayoral Combined Authority has announced the providers who will be delivering adult skills provision across South Yorkshire. The announcement comes ahead … Continue reading Major devolution milestone as local skills support for South Yorks’ learners & business agreed →

In March 2021, the UK Government announced £220 million investment in the UK Community Renewal Fund (UKCRF). Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) was designated as a lead authority by the UK Government. Working with the four local councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield, we sought proposals from across the region for submission … Continue reading Update re: SCR MCA Community Renewal Fund submission for South Yorks →

The Skills Bank programme has been extended until December 2021. This extension is funded directly by The Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership in recognition of the needs of our local businesses and as part of the support we’re providing to boost South Yorkshire’s post-pandemic recovery and renewal. Skills Bank has been running since 2019, … Continue reading SCR’s MCA Skills Bank extended to December 2021 →

Please see below for the key speakers and agenda for the next provider network event, which takes place on 23 June between 10am and 12:15pm. Use the following link to register your attendance for the event and access event login details. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1880619396863846156?source=Invite Agenda 10:00 – 10:15 Jayne Vose SCR provider network and board - Introduction and … Continue reading Agenda for SCR Providers Network Quarterly Forum on 23 June →

Rob Harvey, Senior Programme Manager – Education, Skills and Employment, Mayoral Combined Authority Executive You may be aware that the Department for Education are currently consulting on a new approach to apprenticeships, creating ‘flexi-job apprenticeship schemes’ to increase the use of apprenticeships in certain sectors and professions. The proposals aim to ensure apprenticeships reflect modern … Continue reading Views welcomed: DfE consultation on Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Schemes →

By joining this free event you will get expert advice from the Procurement teams of Barnsley; Doncaster; Rotherham and Sheffield councils.  The session will provide a general overview of how businesses can supply the public sector (in this case, local councils), and give attendees a better idea of what to expect. Did you know that collectively the 4 South … Continue reading Supply Chain Online Event: Supplying the Public Sector (Weds 26 May) →

Written by Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority The UK Government has announced £220 million investment in the UK Community Renewal Fund (UKCRF) in its budget on 3 March 2021. The UKCRF is the pre-cursor to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UKCRF aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK … Continue reading UK Community Renewal Fund – £12m available in South Yorks in 2021-22 →

Written by Sheffield City Region Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority’s trail blazing Working Win scheme, which has helped thousands of people find and stay in work, has helped 511 more people to stay in work. This takes the total number of residents supported up to 3,570, helping the region’s fightback against the Coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading SCR’s Working Win scheme helps 511 people stay in work during pandemic →

Written by Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis, local authority leaders and businesses are celebrating the work of apprentices across South Yorkshire – recognising how local employers are stepping up to the apprenticeship challenge during the pandemic. During National Apprenticeships Week, the Mayor and the Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) will be showcasing stories of apprentices … Continue reading National Apprenticeships Week: South Yorkshire Leaders celebrate region’s success stories →