Care Sector Routeway seeks referrals for Mon 28 Nov start

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for its next Care Sector Routeway. The 3-day training will start on Monday 28 November at a central location Registration event – 14th November, 10:30, St Mary’s Church Bramall Lane A high percentage of candidates who have attended this programme have secured paid work If you have candidates who are … Continue reading Care Sector Routeway seeks referrals for Mon 28 Nov start

Motivational Preparation College for Training open day on Thurs 15 Dec with Learning Curve

Learning Curve Group is to stage an open day for its Motivational Preparation College for Training Sheffield Academy on Thursday 15 December. The event will provide an opportunity for learners to show off their drills/parades, ensuring potential recruits can see existing learners in action. There will also be an award ceremony to celebrate current students. … Continue reading Motivational Preparation College for Training open day on Thurs 15 Dec with Learning Curve

Green Careers Week 2022 (7–12 November)

The inaugural Green Careers Week will be held between 7 and 12 November 2022 and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Supported by some fantastic partners including STEM.org.uk, The Royal Society and the Met Office amongst others we want to help teachers and young people get to grips with emerging technologies and careers that … Continue reading Green Careers Week 2022 (7–12 November)

ESF Positive Change Programme 2022-23 Brochure

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned 18 pre-engagement projects through its ESF Positive Change Programme, part-funded by the European Social Fund via the Ambition and Pathways to Success projects. The aims of these projects are to engage with the hardest-to-reach, motivate and inspire people who are at a distance from the labour market, and to test different … Continue reading ESF Positive Change Programme 2022-23 Brochure

Positive Steps independence course for unemployed people with Autism

Autism Plus has a new Positive Steos pre-entry programme designed to engage with people who have Autism or a related condition. The provider is seeking to enrol six people on a quarterly travel independence course to help move them closer to employment through engaging and barrier removing sessions. Individuals will receive a free one-month travel … Continue reading Positive Steps independence course for unemployed people with Autism

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 30 September

Kevin Owers, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Autumn Teacake Club meeting, staged at Portland House, hosted by Momentum Training, on Friday 30 September. Speakers Liz Seale, Momentum Training - About Momentum Training Liz explained how Momentum started in the engineering sector, moving into training 10-12 years ago. She explained the range … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 30 September

This week: Stakeholder consultation events for South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan with SYMCA & Kada Research

Written by Roger Wilde, Senior Development Manager – Education, Skills and Employability, SYMCA The development of South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is underway. Developing a skills strategy is an opportunity to secure better life outcomes for all residents across South Yorkshire. Investment in education, skills … Continue reading This week: Stakeholder consultation events for South Yorkshire’s Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan with SYMCA & Kada Research

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair to take place at Zest on Tues 18 October

The eighth Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair of 2022 will take place at the Zest Centre in Upperthorpe on Tuesday 18 October. The event will give jobseekers the opportunity to meet local and citywide employers, discover the latest vacancies and apply for roles. All jobseekers are welcome to attend the fair, which is being organised by … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair to take place at Zest on Tues 18 October

Element Society’s Life Hack project aims to develop 16-18s life & employability skills

Life Hack is a new Element Society project designed to support young people (16-18) who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. It supports them in developing life skills and employability skills. This can be done in group settings or as 1-to-1s. In locations most suitable for the young person. We aim to get … Continue reading Element Society’s Life Hack project aims to develop 16-18s life & employability skills