Training Opportunities & Employment Support
Employment & Learning
This service brings together specialist partners to help people improve their skills, confidence, and access to work. It supports individuals who may be unemployed, in work but seeking progression, or facing barriers to employment.
Support typically includes:
Employability training (CV writing, interview preparation, job searching skills)
Accredited learning and qualifications linked to real job opportunities
One-to-one career guidance and personalised employment plans
Workplace advice and representation support
Access to funded training programmes and community-based learning
Pathways into local jobs, apprenticeships, and sector-specific roles
The aim is to improve long-term employment outcomes by combining practical training with direct links to employers and support services.
Partner Organisations & Access Links:
Community Trade Union
Provides learning, skills development, legal advice, and employment support for members, including access to training courses and workplace guidance.
Opportunity Sheffield
A Sheffield City Council-led employment and skills service offering:
Job search support
Training and apprenticeships
Employer connections and recruitment support
Help for residents to move into sustainable work
Equal Communities
A community-focused organisation supporting inclusion, training, and access to employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Services often include:
Skills development and confidence building
Community-based employability programmes
Support into education, volunteering, and work
These partners work together to remove barriers to employment by offering practical training, personalised support, and direct routes into work. They are particularly helpful for people needing extra guidance, upskilling, or a supported pathway back into employment.
