Why we exist
Unlimited potential, limited opportunity
Unlimited potential, limited opportunity
We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to kickstart a rewarding future. Yet, due to the social mobility challenge in the UK, the futures of far too many young people are determined by background, not potential.
We exist to fix this by connecting young people to the world of work. Find out how you can get involved:
Unlimited potential, limited opportunity
Due to the social mobility challenge in the UK, the futures of far too many young people are determined by background, not potential.
We exist to fix this by connecting young people to the world of work.
What we do
A transformational programme for career success
A programme for career success
For over 20 years we’ve worked in areas of need across the UK to change lives and boost social mobility by connecting young people aged 15-18 to workplace opportunities and support. We deliver a structured programme of mentoring, a paid internship, masterclasses and workplace visits.
When students graduate from the Career Ready programme, they join a growing UK-wide network of over 2,000 fellow alumni, employers, and volunteers to help them in taking their talent to the next level.
Our programme structure:
A transformational programme for career success
For over 20 years we’ve worked in areas of need across the UK to change lives and boost social mobility by connecting young people aged 15-18 to workplace opportunities and support.
We deliver a structured programme of mentoring, a paid internship, masterclasses and workplace visits.
When students graduate from the Career Ready programme, they join a growing UK-wide network of over 1,000 fellow alumni, employers, and volunteers to help them in taking their talent to the next level.
Find out more about the programme and how you can get involved.
Paid Internships
Masterclasses
Students launch event while in Y12 or S5 (or FE College equivalent) and meet their mentor.
A 4 week paid summer internship between June – August.
6 masterclasses delivered by volunteers at key points in the programme.
Sustained support for our young people through our alumni network.
Our programme
The Career Ready programme empowers young people by connecting them with the world of work, providing workplace experiences, career insights, and a network of support.
Our programme relies on a network of employers, volunteers and schools/colleges to help young people.
Find out more about the programme and how you can get involved.
Our network
We are proud to work with employers, volunteers, schools, colleges, and local authority partners across the UK.
Everything we do is thanks to their passion and commitment for our work. Without their support, we would not be able to deliver our transformational programme.
We are proud to work with employers, volunteers, schools, colleges, and local authority partners across the UK.
Everything we do is thanks to their passion and commitment for our work. Without their support, we would not be able to deliver our transformational programme.
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