Opportunity Sheffield

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Our next Jobs Fair is on Tuesday 16 July, 10am – 12pm at Terry Wright Community Hall on Gleadless Road.

Meet employers from a range of sectors and talk to the Op Sheff team about training options.

Read on to find out more:
https://teacakeclub.org/2024/07/02/sheffields-working-jobs-fair-at-terry-wright-community-hall-on-tuesday-16-july-2024/

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Terry Wright Community Hall on Tuesday 16 July 2024 Opportunity Sheffield’s next Jobs Fair will be held at Terry Wright Community Hall, 569 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BT on Tuesday 16 July, 10am – 12pm. Sheffield’s Working Jobs…

The Sheffield Family Hubs team have a wide range of volunteering roles including Parent Group Leader at Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) at Zest.

It can be a stepping-stone to a new career. See one volunteer's story below!

The next Parent Group Leader training starts Wednesday 18 September. Email: [email protected] or call 0114 2057243.

More info: https://zestcommunity.co.uk/services/early-years-parenting/

After volunteering and completing the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) ‘Being a Parent’ and ‘Parent Group Leader’ training, Rosie decided to apply for the position of Early Years Prevention Worker in the team and was successful.

Rosie said, “I feel I could not have done this without the support of the staff at Zest – Lynn, Wendy, other current volunteers and everyone involved in the EPEC PGL training. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, gained so much knowledge and confidence and it has got me into the role and area of work I’ve always wanted to do.”

Welcome to the team, Rosie!

Interested in joining? We have volunteer opportunities available. Find out more: https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/sheffield-family-hubs/family-hub-volunteer-opportunities/

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Sheffield City Council's Apprenticeships team is looking for employers to provide digital roles for candidates who have completed the Cyber Security Bootcamp.

Find out more on our employment news website:
https://teacakeclub.org/2024/07/01/sheffield-city-council-seeks-employers-to-provide-digital-industry-placements-and-jobs/

Sheffield City Council seeks employers to provide digital industry placements and jobs Sheffield City Council’s Apprenticeships team is looking for local employers to provide placements and jobs in the digital industry. The vacancies will be filled by candidates who have completed th…

Arundel Lane Studios is one of our providers offering support and training to unemployed individuals.

Part of the Skills & Employability South Yorkshire Programme, this fully funded 10-week course is aimed at aspiring DJs, wanting to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in the music industry.

Listen back to the BBC Radio Sheffield interview here:

Wanna be a DJ? Free training at Sheffield studio - BBC Sounds Arundel Lane Studios offer free 10-week course for unemployed local people

Starts Monday 15 July!

Email: [email protected] or call: 0114 229 6188

Sector Routeways launches Early Careers course for young people aged 16 – 24 Sector Routeways: Early Careers is a new youth programme offering people aged 16-24, the opportunity to secure meaningful paid employment by raising aspirations and employability skills. The Early …

Sector Routeways is an Opportunity Sheffield project that offers unemployed and economically inactive residents the training and work experience they need to secure a job in a sector with high numbers of vacancies. Here is Juma’s story:

Juma arrived in Sheffield in 2020 as a Refugee from Sudan. Having been supported by City of Sanctuary Sheffield to start his new life in the UK, he volunteered for the charity. Because he enjoyed helping people there, Juma was drawn to the Adult Social Care Sector Routeway.

On the training course, Juma’s initial aspiration was simply to gain a certificate that would be recognised in the UK. But once he completed the course, Juma had the chance to move into work at Pingley Court Care Home – and he took to the role immediately.

Having impressed his manager with his enthusiasm, Juma was quickly offered paid employment.

He has now worked on several different shift patterns, including nights, and completed a series of training courses with Pingley Court, including infection control, nutrition, mental health, handling, dementia, sepsis and continues to progress.

Dawn, Manager at Pingley Court Care Homes, says:

“Juma fit Pingley Court like a glove, immediately taking to the environment and settling well into his role. Within no time at all, he was making our residents feel comfortable in their home. All the staff adore him and his enthusiasm for being a Carer.”

The next Adult Social Care course starts on Monday 8 July. To find out more visit: https://padlet.com/opportunitysheffield/sector-routeways-eomlw6bc0s69dflm

If you’re an employer with current or upcoming vacancies – we need you!

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking local businesses and organisations to promote jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering placements at our monthly jobs fairs.

We welcome exhibitors from a range of industry sectors. Employer stands are free – we just ask that you register in advance!

To find out more, visit:

Opportunity Sheffield seeks employers to host stalls at monthly Jobs Fairs If you’re an employer with current or upcoming vacancies – we need you! Opportunity Sheffield is seeking local businesses and organisations to promote jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering placeme…

Has your business made an outstanding contribution to developing the skills of your employees? Apply for the Sheffield Business Awards by midnight on Monday 17 June!

We're proud to be a Sheffield Chamber Business Awards 2024 sponsor!
Once again, we will be sponsoring the award for Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development.

This award celebrates organisations that have invested in the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their workforce, and have made significant contributions to the professional growth and advancement of their employees.

Applications for all award categories are now open!

The deadline is midnight on Monday 17 June. Submit your application via the online portal: https://sheffieldbusinessawards.awardstage.com/ #!/home

We're proud to be a Sheffield Chamber Business Awards 2024 sponsor!
Once again, we will be sponsoring the award for Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development.

This award celebrates organisations that have invested in the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their workforce, and have made significant contributions to the professional growth and advancement of their employees.

Applications for all award categories are now open!

The deadline is midnight on Monday 17 June. Submit your application via the online portal: https://sheffieldbusinessawards.awardstage.com/ #!/home

We are looking to recruit for two vacancies:
• Information Advice & Guidance Support Officer (deadline 19 June)
• Tutor – Employment & Skills (deadline 14 June)

The Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Support Officer will focus primarily on supporting unemployed and economically inactive residents to engage with the Service’s into work programme, Sector Routeways.

The Tutor will support the design and delivery of a new programme (Early Careers), aimed at supporting young people, aged 16-24 years, to take their next steps into work. This tutor will work collaboratively with both IAG and Business Development teams to ensure appropriate and impactful course delivery.

See both job descriptions on Sheffield City Council’s Job Vacancies website: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/job-vacancies

The Sheffield Volunteer Doula Programme team will be at our Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair on Thursday 27 June at Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road, S5 8XJ.

As a volunteer Doula, you will offer weekly contact to an expectant woman for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy, support through labour and birth if required and continue weekly visits until the baby is 6 weeks old.

Training will be provided, and information events will be taking place online and at Sheffield Town Hall in September.

For more information, call: 0114 273 5733, email: [email protected] or come to our Jobs Fair for a chat!

Find out more at:

Become a volunteer Doula | Sheffield City Council Volunteer Doulas provide practical and emotional support to expectant mothers through the latter stages of pregnancy, through labour and for the first 6 weeks of family life. What to expect As a volunteer Doula you will offer weekly contact to an expectant woman for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy, s...

Can't make our next Jobs Fair on 12 June? We have another at Shirecliffe Community Centre on Thursday 27 June, 10am-12pm!

Whether you are unemployed and looking for work or employed and looking to progress your career, come along for advice and to meet local employers.

Employers in attendance include:
- National Careers Service
- Daisy Communications
- Home Office
- Sheffield City Council

No need to book - just drop in!

For more info, email: [email protected]

The next Business Admin Sector Routeways course starts Monday 8 July!

The course is taught by Skills-UK Education & Training and will cover everything learners need to know to get started in the administration sector.

Once you have completed the training, you will have the opportunity to do two weeks of industry experience.

For more info, see the attached leaflet or visit: https://padlet.com/oppo.../sector-routeways-eomlw6bc0s69dflm

To find out more and register your interest, email: [email protected] or call: 0114 229 6188.

The next Adult Social Care Sector Routeways course starts Monday 15 July!

The course is taught by Skills-UK Education & Training and will cover everything learners need to know to go into the care sector.

Once you have completed the training, you will have the opportunity to do two weeks of industry experience in a care setting.

For more info, see the attached leaflet or visit: https://padlet.com/opportunitysheffield/sector-routeways-eomlw6bc0s69dflm

To find out more and register your interest, email: [email protected] or call: 0114 229 6188

The next Hospitality Sector Routeways course starts Monday 17 June!

Join us for an information session on Monday 10 June at the Moorfoot Learning Centre in Sheffield (bottom of The Moor) to find out more.

The Hospitality course is taught by Springboard over 10 days, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm.

Once you have completed the training, you will have the opportunity to do two weeks of industry experience in a Hospitality setting.

To find out more, see the attached leaflet or visit: https://padlet.com/opportunitysheffield/sector-routeways-eomlw6bc0s69dflm

To register for the information session, email: [email protected] or call: 0114 229 6188

Our next Jobs Fair is at Manor Oaks Farmhouse, 389 Manor Lane, S2 1UL on Wednesday 12 June, 10am – 12pm.

Meet a range of local employers including:
• Daisy Communications
• Home Office
• Sheffield City Council

Whether you are unemployed and looking for work or employed and looking to progress your career, drop in!

More info: https://teacakeclub.org/2024/05/22/sheffields-working-jobs-fair-at-manor-oaks-farmhouse-on-wednesday-12-june/

Jobs Fair tomorrow from 10am at The English Institute of Sport!

Unfortunately, the NHS will no longer be in attendance. But we have employers from a wide range of sectors. Find out more in the post below!

Our next Jobs Fair is at English Institute of Sport Sheffield () on Wednesday 22 May, 10am-12pm!

Meet a range of local employers including:
- St Luke's
- NHS
- Reed
- Bluebird Care

Whether you are unemployed and looking for work or employed and looking to progress your career, drop in!

More info: [email protected]

Sector Routeways: Early Careers is a new youth programme offering people aged 16-24, the opportunity to secure meaningful paid employment by raising aspirations and employability skills.

Our team is currently recruiting for the next course due to start in June 2024.

Our bootcamp-style routeways help participants into sector specific jobs through classroom-based training and industry experience.

Find out more in the link below or email: [email protected]

Sector Routeways launches Early Careers course for young people aged 16 – 24 Sector Routeways: Early Careers is a new youth programme offering people aged 16-24, the opportunity to secure meaningful paid employment by raising aspirations and employability skills. The Early …

Our next Jobs Fair is at English Institute of Sport Sheffield () on Wednesday 22 May, 10am-12pm!

Meet a range of local employers including:
- St Luke's
- NHS
- Reed
- Bluebird Care

Whether you are unemployed and looking for work or employed and looking to progress your career, drop in!

More info: [email protected]

Sector Routeways is recruiting for three courses starting in May 2024!

Business Admin
Starts: Monday 13 May (10 days)

Youth Programme (ages 16-24)
Starts: Monday 13 May (15 days)

Manufacturing and Warehousing
Starts: Tuesday 7 May (10 days)

All include training and industry experience. Eligibility criteria applies.

Find out more:

Sector Routeways is recruiting: Manufacturing & Warehousing, Business Admin and Youth Programme Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for three Sector Routeways courses starting May 2024. Sector Routeways is a project offering sector specific courses that lead to jobs. These short and focussed …

Our new Sector Routeways course, Manufacturing & Warehousing starts Tuesday 7 May!

Delivered by The Work-wise Foundation, this programme will give an insight into this sector:

• From shop floor to support roles
• From traditional manufacturing to advanced manufacturing and traditional warehousing to modern day logistics
• Provides you with the basic knowledge, understanding and skills to succeed in an industry role.

You will take part in two weeks of training at Magna Science Adventure Centre. On successful completion of the training you will undertake industry experience.

Email: [email protected]

More information and further dates here: https://padlet.com/dashboard

Our Spring 2024 Teacake Club Meeting was last week.

These meetings are a chance for our Sheffield employability network to get together and listen to helpful talks from professionals working in the skills and employment sector.

Thanks to Business Sheffield for hosting this meeting at Electric Works.

Here is a review of the event, including slides from all our speakers:

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 19 April 2024 Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Spring Teacake Club Meeting, hosted by Business Sheffield at Electric Works on Friday 19 April 2024. Speakers BUSINESS …