
We are the Council’s employment and skills service. We create employment opportunities and break down barriers to employment, particularly for those furthest from the labour market.
We help businesses grow and develop a skilled, adaptable workforce, enabling them to thrive and support the growth of the local economy.
We can also provide financial incentives for employers to create apprenticeships for disadvantaged individuals.
Events and job fairs
Opportunity Sheffield is an organisation that hosts networking events and Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs each month in locations all over the city. For the latest news and events, follow our social media channels:
Employment and Skills Programmes
Our employment and skills programmes are designed to help:
- people facing barriers - individuals who want to start their employment journey but don't know how, including those with disabilities, physical or mental health issues, criminal records, skills deficits and a lack of work experience
- local employers - we offer expert assistance to Sheffield employers, by providing specialist help to access, nurture and retain skilled employees
- developers / contractors - organisations that are seeking to invest in new development projects in Sheffield and create employment opportunities for local people
Details of our programmes are available below.