Student's Union 'Our Planet' Campaign in April
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In April the College's Student's Union in running the campaign 'Our Planet' focusing on sustainability and environmental empathy. The next page of this newsletter is dedicated to all things 'Our Planet' so take a read!
If you want to get involved, get in touch.
HE student needed for College's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
The Sheffield College runs an EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) board, with members meeting 3 times a year and representing all areas of the College.
They are currently looking for a HE Student to join!
Are you a HE level student (on a level 4, 5 or 6 study programme)?
Are you passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion?
Would you like to get some volunteering experience and represent students on this college board?
Can you commit to attend 3 meetings a year at City campus?
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please email the Head of Student Participation and Careers at Sarah.Kettlewell@sheffcol.ac.uk to register interest and find out more.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience and skills for our CV or future job/university applications.
You can make really make a difference in the college for students by joining the EDI board.
The College Catering Services want your feedback!
The Catering Services at College manage the refectories, and are planning some improvements. They want to hear feedback from students at College to help guide these changes.
"We want to hear your thoughts and ideas about what you need from a catering service and what you would like to see in the future. This could be about the physical space of the canteens and dining areas, the service provided or the menus available. "
This project is primarily focusing on facilities at City Campus to start with but as this feedback will result in positive improvements through all the catering outlets at The Sheffield College please do get involved which ever campus you are based at.
We are very keen to get a learner view on what they would like from their diners. This will help us put changes into place to help us create a warm and welcoming environment."
Please scan the QR code or click below to fill out their feedback survey!
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
Progression and Careers Student Ambassadors
The Careers Team are looking for student ambassadors to actively promote and raise awareness of the College Careers Programme, encourage students to get involved and help with marketing and running Careers events and stalls.
Chamber of Commerce Business & Enterprise Academy Student Ambassadors
The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business & Enterprise Academy are looking for student ambassadors who are enthusiastic, motivated, and professional to promote and raise the profile of enterprising skills. Student ambassadors should expect to become members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business & Enterprise Academy, meet employers through networking events, and represent the college in a positive and professional way.
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.
Want to set up your own business? Why not join the START Up Programme to help get you started!
START Up is a free 10-week programme delivered alongside your current course or apprenticeship with the aim of equipping you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take the first steps to start up your own business or become self-employed.
Every week we will have an exciting expert and influential guest speaker join us, to walk you through every step you need to go through to start up your own business. We will support you on your journey with business ideas generation, planning, sales and marketing strategies, networking, pitching your idea for investment and much more.
This opportunity is available for students who are Level 3 and above and apprentices. There is also some flexibility for students who show commitment and are on courses which aren't Level 3.
By joining this Business Hub Programme, you will:
Have the opportunity to access mentorship opportunities with enterprise experts
Be supported to enter into regional initiatives to potentially win funding for your business
Meet expert enterprise coaches and influential entrepreneurs
Become Elite Members of The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business and Enterprise Academy
Be equipped with the knowledge and support to START Up your own business
The sessions will run from the end of March to June and will be delivered every week from 10:30am - 12:00pm on a Monday in the Chamber Academy Lecture Theatre.
Guest Speakers in the College's Employer Skills Academies
Bouncing Back with Kathryn Danzey, Rejuvenated
Wednesday 23rd March 3pm-4pm (Lecture Theatre, City Campus)
Now more than ever it’s important that we are resilient! But what does that mean and how do we become more resilient?
Join us, for this workshop with Founder of Rejuvenated, Kathryn Danzey as we explore what resilience is. Kathryn will be sharing how she has been through adversity and more importantly, how she bounced back. More importantly, Kathryn will be sharing the lessons she has learned and some top tips to help you cope with set backs and how to become more resilient.
Our insight talks have been described by students in the past as "extremely useful for my career", "very interesting", "informative" and students have said they "can't wait to attend more".. so, what are you waiting for?
'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 takeaways 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!
GROW Mentoring
As part of the Levelling up Futures in Sheffield project, a mentoring scheme called 'GROW' is run in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University.
Participants have 2 x 1 hour online mentoring slots per week for 6 weeks (from end of March to the end of May) and it can be scheduled around lessons and other commitments.
This mentoring can support students pastorally, academically, with revision techniques, progression support and skills development. Current participants have said “it’s brilliant”, “it’s changing my life” and “it’s so good to have someone to talk to”.
It is open to any student any level any age.
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