Ready for Work
Ready for Work is a national programme that engages business to support disadvantaged groups, particularly people who have experienced homelessness, into employment.
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The people we support through the programme face a range of challenges which can include experiences of being in care, long term unemployment, criminal convictions and a lack of qualifications, amongst others.
But everyone has something in common – a strong desire to make a better life through work.
Our impact
Born out of the Business Action on Homelessness campaign, Ready for Work has supported over 2,000 people into work since 2001.
In the last year alone 187 people entered employment.
Business involvement
We work with 140 businesses in 20 cities providing training, work placements and post-placement support to equip people with the skills and confidence they need to gain and sustain employment.
Ready for Work provides opportunities for personal and professional development for employee volunteers, cost-effective recruitment and stronger links with the local community.
“Businesses must not underestimate the power of Ready for Work. The pleasure our people get from helping someone change their life is enormous and translates into building a motivated and loyal workforce.”
- Barry Quatermass, IMS Director, CarillionThe programme
Ready for Work has four stages:
- Registration to select participants and ensure that they are work-ready
- Two days pre-placement training
- Two week work placements
- Post-placement support through a selection of workshops, job coaching and drop-in sessions
Download the Ready for Work brochure ![[pdf]](http://www.bitc.org.uk/display_images/document_icons/pdf.gif){kind=icon}
to find out more.
Get involved
Whether you are a business or a referral agency, we need your support. Find out more about how you can get involved..
Or contact us to talk about Ready for Work nationally or in your local area.
A client on a work placement at Royal Mail
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