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Opportunity Sheffield to sponsor award for The BiG Challenge

The BiG Challenge is an enterprise competition open to all Y7-Y9 students in Sheffield. Each team has the opportunity to design and grow a business from a £25 start up loan. As part of the BiG Challenge 2024, Opportunity Sheffield (Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service) is sponsoring the Opportunity Sheffield Award for Problem … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield to sponsor award for The BiG Challenge →

Prince’s Trust TEAM programme now recruiting for January cohort

Prince's Trust TEAM programme is now accepting referrals for it's January cohort. TEAM is a free 12 week development course where young people aged 16-25 gain practical skills and experience, earn a qualification, and grow their confidence. The TEAM programme allows participants to: Take part in a residential trip Make a positive difference in the … Continue reading Prince’s Trust TEAM programme now recruiting for January cohort →

‘Excellent’ rating highlights the benefits of working together to champion Supported Employment in South Yorkshire

The Local Supported Employment team within Opportunity Sheffield is celebrating its ‘Excellent’ rating, together with two other South Yorkshire council teams. Over the past year, Barnsley Council, the City of Doncaster Council and Sheffield City Council have been teaming up to bring the benefits of Supported Employment to communities across the region. Local Supported Employment … Continue reading ‘Excellent’ rating highlights the benefits of working together to champion Supported Employment in South Yorkshire →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 24 November

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Autumn/Winter Teacake Club meeting, hosted by Autism Plus on Friday 24 November 2023. Speakers Suzanne Eusman (Head of Specialist Employment Services), Autism Plus - about Autism Plus Suzanne welcomed everybody to Autism Plus, and explained a bit about the service. Autism Plus work with … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 24 November →

New ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will remove barriers to work for millions

Written by Department for Work and Pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-chance-to-work-guarantee-will-remove-barriers-to-work-for-millions A new ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will transform the prospects of millions of people currently out of work, supporting them to realise their aspirations and potential. Changes announced at Autumn Statement will tear down barriers to work for over 2.4 million claimants, who will be able … Continue reading New ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will remove barriers to work for millions →

Five internships up for grabs with some of the UK’s largest property firms

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce - https://www.scci.org.uk/news/five-internships-up-for-grabs-with-some-of-the-ukandamp;-s-largest-property-construction-firms/ 12 of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK are behind a new competition to encourage more young people to consider how they can positively impact the future built environment, with internships awarded to 5 winners. The Property Needs You Challenge asks young people to submit … Continue reading Five internships up for grabs with some of the UK’s largest property firms →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 14 July

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Summer Teacake Club meeting, hosted by Sheffield Futures at Star House, on Friday 14 July. Speakers Karen Challis - About Sheffield Futures Karen welcomed everyone to Star House and noted that they had not seen so many people in the building since before the … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 14 July →

Mayor announces new apprenticeship hub to boost skills

Press release from SYMCA South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has announced plans to create 300 new apprenticeships in the region through a new Apprenticeship Hub. The Apprenticeship Hub will launch later this year as a two-year pilot. It will be a one-stop shop for businesses, apprentices and anyone hoping to start an apprenticeship by providing: Help … Continue reading Mayor announces new apprenticeship hub to boost skills →

A look at Sheffield’s Local Supported Employment programme

The Local Supported Employment (LSE) programme in Sheffield is delivered by Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills service, Opportunity Sheffield. Working as Job Coaches on this project are Richard Perry and Jenat Shah. The aim of the LSE programme is to help people with learning disabilities and or autism into paid employment. It is all … Continue reading A look at Sheffield’s Local Supported Employment programme →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 23 March

Emily Hornblower, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Autumn Teacake Club meeting, hosted by Sheffield Foyer on Spring Lane, on Thursday 23 March. Speakers Tomas Jonsson - About Sheffield Foyer Tomas welcomed everyone to Sheffield Foyer, which has been providing accommodation to homeless young people for 25 years. Currently 58 young people … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 23 March →

ONS: Real value of pay continues to fall

Report by Office for National Statistics: Cost of living insights - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) Regular pay for UK employees fell in the three months to January 2023 after accounting for the rising cost of living. Labour market data show average regular pay (excluding bonuses) among employees grew 6.5% in November 2022 to January 2023. … Continue reading ONS: Real value of pay continues to fall →