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Pathways to Work is an ambitious South Yorkshire programme which helps people to find and stay in employment, as well as supporting employers to discover hidden talent and build their workforces.

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council, is responsible for carrying out the Pathways to Work programme across the city.

We’re here to help, by running a wide range of community-based employment support projects for jobseekers and working with Sheffield employers on recruitment and training.

Find out more about Pathways to Work

Our services

Get into work or training

There are job opportunities for everyone in Sheffield. Let us help you find yours.

How to access support

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Make a referral

It’s not always easy to know where to refer someone for employment and skills support. We’re here to simplify the process.

How to make a referral

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Support for employers

We’ve got the people, you’ve got the vacancies. Our aim is to simplify your recruitment approach and help you build a great team.

Support for employers

Upcoming events

Community Support Event: The Grand Mosque

Monday 13 October 2025, 10.00am

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are running a Community Support Event at The Grand Mosque on Monday 13 October.

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair: Concord Sports Centre

Wednesday 15 October 2025, 10.00am

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies.