Reposted from the Institute for Employment Studies The Commission on the Future of Employment Support has been set up to develop evidence-led proposals for reform of our system of employment support and services, so that it can better meet the needs of individuals, employers and our economy. The Commission is defining employment support as those … Continue reading The Commission on the Future of Employment Support →

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 →

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 →

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) →

The concluding Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair of 2022 will take place at the Broomhall Centre on Broomspring Lane on Tuesday 22 November. All jobseekers are invited to come to the event, which will be attended by a range of local employers looking to fill vacancies.

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 →

Jobs Fair LTD is running a careers event in Sheffield on Wednesday 2 November at Bramall Lane. The jobs fair, which will take place from 10am to 1pm, will be attended by more than 30 employers with hundreds of potential vacancies to fill.

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 →