Across our group of businesses, there are charities and causes we get support because they matter to members of our team (like Michael sleeping under the stars to support Action for Children), or because it’s a huge crisis (like our fundraiser for Ukraine). The work our partners at Be-IT have done with Career Ready is a little different – this is a chance for the team to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. We think it’s an organisation that deserves to be shouted about, so we’re clambering to the roof with a megaphone.
In today’s society, opportunity is anything but equal. Despite the laws, policies and commitments designed to create a level playing field, barriers to the workplace remain for many young people, whatever their potential.
Career Ready is the national social mobility charity, aiming to bring opportunities to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They do some incredible work to provide career support and workplace experience by connecting with educational organisations and employers – opening doors to a brighter professional future.
We’ve supported them for many years – the team has been involved in various fundraisers, while Nikola Kelly, our MD, has been a member of their Glasgow advisory board since 2017. We’ve also taken an active role for some young people in the region, offering mentoring and paid placements.
While we may only be taking our first steps at Be-Resourcing, but we're looking forward to playing our part too. So, watch this space. And until then, please take a moment to read about Career Ready here – and see how you can get behind this great cause.
