Always An Alternative events coming up at College
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The Sheffield College are working in partnership with Always an Alternative to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying weapons.
We are excited to tell you that Sheffield College will be hosting the cutting-edge knife crime awareness exhibition at City Campus for a week from 9th May 2022 – 13th May 2022.
Always an Alternative is a non-profit organisation created with the ultimate aim of reducing serious youth violence by engaging the youthful minds of today. It’s founder, Anthony, is the creator of Sheffield’s most successful anti-knife campaign #KEEPSHEFFIELDSTAINLESS
One of the main responsibilities taken on by the Always an Alternative group is a free knife/weapon collection and disposal service in and around Sheffield. This resulted in a multitude of weapons/knives being disposed of through Always an Alternative – which they have turned into art.
You may have heard of the Knife Angel – well, we will be hosting Sheffield’s answer to it! The tree of opportunity. Come along and have a look at the tree – it really does send a powerful message. Also on exhibition will be Anthony’s custom-made trainers, weapon bin graffiti and artwork from One Knife Many Lives.
Throughout the week there will also be opportunity to attend a range of talks/workshops, including talks on knife crime, performance arts workshops.
Then…it’s our turn! Fantastically, The Sheffield College has been invited to submit a piece of artwork which will be displayed at a venue in Sheffield City Centre in July 2022 alongside other artworks. The public then gets to decide which is their favourite!
If you want to get involved or have any questions please email Ellena Street - ellena.street@sheffcol.ac.uk
Young carers - your views are needed!
Are you a young carer? Please consider taking part in the following focus group to help improve support for young carers in England!
London School of Economics (LSE) is carrying out research into what sort of support you and your families receive from services, individuals or school/college.
We’d like to find out what is good or bad about it, and what else might be helpful. We hope that the research can help make services and support more useful for young carers across the country.
The research focus group will be on Wednesday 4th May, 12.30-2.30pm with free lunch. We will also send you a £15 voucher as a thank you for your time.
If you would like to take part, just email Martin Tormey - martin.tormey@sheffcol.ac.uk
Mental Health Awareness Week with UNIHEADS
Our UNIHEADS Ambassadors will be running events across the City and Hillsborough Campuses for Mental Health Awareness Week, 9th - 15th May 2022.
The official theme of the week is 'loneliness', and we all know that loneliness can negatively affect our mental health, and it's also easy for us to feel alone when we are struggling with our mental health too.
Our events will be open to all students, safe spaces where anyone can come and take a break from their day, meet new people, and try something new.
Look out in your email inbox nearer the time for more information on the events, we'll see you there!
Events coming up at College's Employer Skills Academies
April's theme at the Sheffield College Chamber of Commerce Employer Skills Academies is Problem Solving
Problem solving is an incredibly important skill to have and is applicable to all careers and industries - so be sure to attend one of the sessions below!
'How to Solve Problems Effectively' Skills Masterclass with Careers Adviser
Wednesday 20th April 2.30pm-3.30pm - Lecture Theatre, City CampusThursday 21st April 11-12pm - Virtual
In the world of work, effective problem solving is an essential skill that employers seek in independent and active employees. There is more to problem solving than just finding answers- this skill takes imagination, initiative, adaptability and understanding, and much more! In this masterclass we will be looking at what problem solving is and how you can be a more effective problem solver, with advice and techniques to help you become a master!
'The World of Problem Solving' with Managing Director Alexis Krachai
Wednesday 27th April 2.30pm-3.30pm (Lecture Theatre, City Campus)
After the past couple of years we've all had, problem solving has been one of the most important skills to help us get by.. especially for those within business. Pandemic or not, problems are always going to arise but, what does it take to solve them?
Alexis is the Managing Director of a PR Company called Counter Context but he also has experience in Property and with the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. Join us, as Alexis will be sharing stories of his personal experience solving real problems for clients working in business. Alongside gaining an insight into the real problems which arise within the world of work, you will leave with a different perspective on problem solving and take aways to help you solve problems in the future.
Alexis will also be coming to you with a problem that he has to solve for your ideas and solutions on how to solve it!
Go Further Student Ambassador Scheme
A Student Ambassador is a student who is chosen to represent the College, a Department, Company or Project.
A Student Ambassador is someone who enjoys meeting new people, encourages others to get involved and is happy to answer any questions someone may have.
Student Ambassadors also get the opportunity to get involved in training and development, exciting projects and assist staff to host events and activities.
Benefits of being a Student Ambassasor:
Gain hours volunteering that can count towards Work Related Activity hours
Take part in enrichment activity for SHAPE your Future
Meet new people
Develop a wide range of new skills
Gain experience of working with people and in teams
Have fantastic experience to include on job applications and UCAS personal statements
Student Participation Student Ambassadors
The Student Participation Team are looking for Student Ambassadors who are enthusiastic about student voice, and the student experience, to help actively promote and raise awareness of student participation opportunities in college! Student Voice is a big part of this role, and you will be involved in helping more students' voices be heard through surveys, focus groups, and student representation.
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