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Get ready for Sector Safari – Sheffield’s brand-new city centre careers trail, launching this summer! Running from 23rd June to 10th August, this exciting and completely free experience invites young people and families to explore over 30 incredible local businesses, right in the heart of Sheffield.
From iconic venues like The Crucible and Curzon Cinema to civic landmarks like Sheffield Town Hall and Central Fire Station, the trail uncovers the diverse range of careers that power our city. You’ll even find surprises like Miss Crystal and The Millennium Gallery on the route!
Perfect for:
- Families with young children
- Primary, secondary, and special schools*
- Year 10 students without a work experience placement*
📍 How it works: Grab a trail map and puzzle booklet, follow the route, find posters at each business, complete fun puzzles, and crack the mystery code. It’s a hands-on adventure into the world of work—educational and fun!
🎁 Complete the trail and you’ll earn:
- An exclusive Sector Safari completer badge
- Entry into a prize draw to win a £100 gift card!
🗺️ Pick up your map and booklet at: Millennium Gallery (Info Desk – bottom of escalators) 48 Arundel Gate, S1 2PP Tue–Fri: 10am–5pm | Sun: 11am–4pm
Sheffield Cathedral (Gift Shop) Church Street, S1 1HA Mon–Fri: 8:30am–5:30pm | Sat: 9am–4pm | Sun: 11am–3pm
Central Library Surrey Street, S1 1XZ Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm | Sat: 10am–4pm
The Moor Market (Info Desk) 77 The Moor, S1 4PF Mon–Sat: 8:30am–5:30pm
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to explore Sheffield, solve puzzles, and discover your future!
* If you are a school that is interested, we are also offering structured visits to some of the businesses that need to be prearranged (2 weeks noticed required). Please email seeitbeit@sheffield.gov.uk for more information.
 Join Sheffield Pride of Place for the launch of their Opening Doors campaign – 26 June 2025
Sheffield Pride of Place is bringing Business in the Community’s successful Opening Doors campaign to Sheffield to help employers build more inclusive, diverse workplaces.
Hear from local leaders, national experts, and employers already taking action – plus gain access to ongoing support, toolkits, and networking opportunities.
Click below to find out more and register.
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You're Invited – Help Shape the Future of the BiG Challenge!
The BiG Challenge enterprise competition recently turned 18, and as we look to the future, we’re keen to ensure the programme continues to grow, inspire, and support young people from all backgrounds.
We're hosting a special workshop to review and improve the BiG Challenge – and we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you're a teacher who’s been involved, a business adviser who’s supported a team, an award sponsor, reflective journal shortlister or a BiG Challenge alum, your insights are vital in helping us ensure the programme remains effective, inclusive, and impactful.
Workshop Details:
📅 Date: 14 July
🕝 Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Location: AESSEAL Offices (kindly hosted by Martin McKervey)
You’ll also have the chance to explore AESSEAL’s fantastic new Tree Walk.
If you’d like to attend, please let the See It Be It team know.
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Looking to make your mark on Sheffield's employment landscape? Don't miss Opportunity Sheffield's 4th Employers Forum!
This essential event connects you with innovative businesses while showcasing the remarkable initiatives transforming our city's talent pipeline, especially those supporting young people. Share your recruitment challenges, voice your skills needs, and directly influence the workforce development that will power Sheffield's future success.
More than networking—this is your platform to shape conversations that matter! Reserve your spot today and help build the Sheffield workforce of tomorrow!
Thursday 3 July, 9:30am - 12:00pm at Yorkshire House, Sheffield City Centre
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We are aware of an increasing number of organisations that have careers based activities and resources on offer for Sheffield Schools, and so are developing a new section on our website dedicated to these. Examples could include practical classroom activities, work based projects, lesson in a box, workplace visit etc.
The See It Be It Team will be able to offer support with the following:
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Help with development of activities/offers:
- School relevant
- Age appropriate
- Accessible (SEND)
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Promote to schools:
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Add it to our online employer offer directory
- Share across Sheffield schools
- Help you to reach the “right person”
If this is something you are interested in developing or offering, please complete this short form and a member of the team will be in touch.
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Previously known as "What to Expect in Schools and Colleges", these free, online information sessions give an overview of the See It Be It campaign, and ways for employers to get involved. They also cover education terminology, the volunteer role, tips on engaging with students and how to make the encounter meaningful, plus practical details around going onto a school site including student behaviour and safeguarding.
Book on via Eventbrite using the links below.
Dates:
Wed 11 June, 12-1pm (online)
Wed 16 July, 12-1pm (online)
Thu 14 August, 2:30-3:30pm (online)
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