Work Ready Collective

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Exciting update for a Monday morning.

Many of you will remember the incidents that took place between myself and Helen Burness, as well as my BBC Radio 4 interview, when our live Zoom session was hijacked and sabotaged by cyber attacks.

We promised we would take action. We promised we would do more to keep women safe online. And thanks to the brilliant leadership at Zoom and the kindness and support of Gina Neff, that work is now well underway — with much more to share very soon.

For now, please check your diaries because we cannot wait to welcome you to a special event with Zoom .

📆 Save the date: 6 October, 9.30am – 4pm, London venue
🎫 Ticket link to follow shortly.

Our voices have been heard and now yours can shape the future even more. This is your moment to input, influence, and help drive the next chapter of tech safety.

Join the conversation, bring your lived experience, and help change the future of online safety for women.
Comment below or DM me if you want first sight of ticket link 🔗 only 60 for this one!

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04/08/2026

Another day, another amazing Ambassador to highlight — here’s Catherine Saunders. And truly, look at what she’s doing.

Catherine has helped us formalise the very foundations of the Work Ready Collective. She has guided us to the right legal setup, shaped a tech stack that aligns with our values, and project‑managed the entire process with calm, steady brilliance. She keeps the founders focused on what matters most while ensuring our growing group of Ambassadors stays engaged, informed and energised as the movement builds.

Trustworthy, dependable and full of insight, Catherine has become the steady hand we instinctively turn to. She brings clarity, structure and wisdom drawn from her own experience, and she has already become an invaluable part of the WRC team.

We are absolutely thrilled with her impact. This is what world‑class collaboration looks like.

30/07/2026

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27/07/2026

When we dream’t up Work Ready Collective and thought who would want to join us as an ambassadors, Julie Lecoq was the very first phone 📱 call we received! Julie has been an ardent champion of all our work from that day

This week we are delighted to spotlight her, her skills, her enthusiasm and dedication to our mission! Thank you Julie for all you’ve done so far. Let’s keep going!

Want to join us? Let us know…!

29/06/2026

🚀 Launching in Newcastle: the brand-new Work Ready Collective Boot Camp in collaboration with Fenwick.

Practical, supportive days that help young people aged 18–25 build the confidence and skills to take their next step with certainty, whether they’re in or leaving education, looking for work, or already working and wanting to grow.

📍 Fenwick, Newcastle 📅 21/22nd July Attend one day or both

Day One: Get Noticed

Day Two: Get Ahead

Backed by our Nine Pillars of Work Readiness and already trusted by thousands of young people across the country.

Know a young person who’d benefit? Please share this post ! Book here 👉 [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/workreadycollective]

27/06/2026

Millions of people will spend this summer watching some of the world's best footballers compete on the biggest stage.

What we don't see are the years of preparation that got them there.

The training.
The setbacks.
The people who believed in them.
The opportunities that helped them take the next step.

Talent matters. But talent alone isn't enough. That's true in football and it's true in life.

At Work Ready Collective, we're creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop skills and prepare for their next stage, whether that's work, further education or something else entirely.

Our bootcamps are launching this summer.

If you'd like to be first to hear when one comes to your area, register your interest today.

25/06/2026

The future workforce is being built right now. The question is: who will invest in it?

We're looking for sponsors who share our vision of helping young people develop the skills, confidence and connections needed to succeed in work.

Interested in becoming a Work Ready Collective sponsor or host?

Let's start a conversation. DM us to learn more.

22/06/2026

There's a growing movement of people who believe we can do better for young people.

✨ Employers who want to nurture future talent
✨ Educators who want to bridge the gap
✨ Professionals who want to give back
✨ Communities that refuse to leave young people behind

This is bigger than a bootcamp.

It's a collective effort to create opportunities where they're needed most.

If you'd like to become an ambassador for Work Ready Collective, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we can change the story.

17/06/2026

Not everyone leaves education knowing what comes next. And honestly? That's okay.

What isn't okay is how many young people are expected to figure it all out alone. That's why our Bootcamps are here.

WORK READY COLLECTIVE BOOTCAMPS:
A space to learn, connect, ask questions, build confidence and get clearer on your next step.

If you're leaving school, college or university and wondering "what now?" or feeling a bit lost about your next career step, we'd love to have you join us.

Sign up to hear when bootcamps launch near you 🚀 or drop a comment below and we will keep you updated’
Email-: [email protected]