Career Ready and the PRCA are working in partnership to help unlock young, diverse talent for the PR and communications sector. Together, we will boost social mobility, empower young power, and create inclusive workplaces. 

Our mission

Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn’t  

We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to kickstart a rewarding future.

However, the futures of far too many young people are determined by background, not potential, with their talents going underrepresented in certain sectors. 

With the communications and PR industry traditionally struggling to connect with talent from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Career Ready and the PRCA aim to change this by connecting young people to the workplace opportunities and support they need to kickstart a rewarding career in the communications sector. 

My internship at Portland Communications was honestly the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Before, I was unsure about what career path I wanted to follow but my experience at Portland and the people I met made me certain that I want to enter the sector in the future.

Demi Henry-Polius
London
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Almost half of students say they’re less likely to find a graduate job because of Covid– COVID-19 Impacts: Access to the Workplace; The Sutton Trust
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of PR practitioners attended private school, compared to the national average of 7% – PRCA 2020 Census
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of PR practitioners grew up in households where the main income holder worked in a higher managerial role – PRCA 2020 Census
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Britain’s elite are five times more likely to have attended private school – Elitist Britain 2019; The Sutton Trust
who we support
How you can get involved

#InvestInYoungTalent

Whether you’re a large or small employer, we have the power to build a partnership that unlocks young talent, boosts social mobility, and adds real value to your workplace.

We work with each of our partners to create a high-impact programme built on a foundation of a paid, summer internship and mentoring relationship.

And our Internship Investment Inititiative can provide funding for smaller businesses looking to support young people through paid internships.

The PR industry still has a long way to go to truly reflect society and provide equal access to opportunities. The latest PRCA Census shows that only 2% of PR practitioners come from lower socio-economic backgrounds and we hope that by inspiring young minds through our partnership with Career Ready we can make a significant and tangible impact on the future of the communications industry.

Kuldeep Mehmi,
PRCA Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council member
Paid Internships

Research shows that our facilitated paid internships are an effective way for employers to boost social mobility, connect with young talent, and future-proof their business. Each paid internship comes at a cost of approx. £1,330, when paid at the Living Wage Rate.

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Mentoring Young Talent

Mentoring is a great volunteering opportunity for your team to provide life-changing support and insight to young people at a key stage of their education and employment journey. 

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Skills Masterclasses

Masterclasses are a fun and engaging opportunity for your team to help young people develop new skills and become inspired about your sector and company.

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How we support you

Partnership value 

We will work with each PRCA member to create a partnership that delivers impact for them as a business as well as the young people we support together. 

Our research and experience show that our partnerships deliver business value across:

And we work closely with each partner to ensure that they are suppported across every stage of our relationship.

Data impact reporting

We provide insights into the life-changing impact you’re making to young lives, as well as how we’re adding business value to your organisation.

Local delivery manager

We work in local authorities across the country and our local delivery managers will work closely with you to ensure effective programme delivery.

Volunteer journey

We provide ongoing volunteer support, including training, safeguarding, DBS/PVG support, communications, and tailored programme delivery materials.
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Let’s get started…

Fill in the form and we’ll be in touch to discuss opportunities for your business.

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Please note this form is only for employers, if you are a student, school, or parent you can fill in our general enquiry form here.