Are your students ready for The World of work?
The stark reality: They’re not!
Are your students ready for THE WORLD OF WORK?
The stark reality: They’re not!
THE PROBLEM
The GAP IS rEal
Education and training providers equip students with the qualifications and focus needed for work.
However, this can sometimes leave a gap in the real-world skills employers value most, such as adaptability, resilience, collaboration, communication and confidence.
%
of employers say graduates aren’t “work-ready.”
%
of employers cite workplace readiness as a key barrier for new recruits
3X
Young people lacking workplace readiness are three times likelier to quit their first job in the first year.
Our Approach
Bridging Education and
Employment with Readiness
At Work Ready Collective, we collaborate with educators and employers to weave human skills into the fabric of learning.
We support the transition from education into the world of work. Equipping all students to thrive from day one on the job.
No matter where you are in your educational journey, we turn real life potential into real world performance.
Our framework
Nine Pillars of True Work Readiness
Our signature framework distils the essential skills every graduate needs to thrive in modern workplaces.
Work Together
Teamwork and collaboration
Ownership
Accountability and self-management
Reasoning
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Knowledge-Seeking
Curiosity and continuous learning
Resilience
Adaptability and growth mindset
Ethics
Professionalism and integrity
Awareness
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Digital Literacy
Navigating and evolving a connected world
You
Communication skills and personal brand
We don’t just teach skills, we teach how to apply them every day.
Who We Work With
EDUCATORS, EMPLOYERS AND LEARNERS
Education
Partners
Forward-Thinking Employers
Recruit and retain employees who are confident, adaptable and ready to make an impact from day one.
Students & Career Changers
Unlock confidence, clarity and resilience and thrive far beyond your education.
About the Collective
Led by Educators.
Backed by Experience.
Founded by Claire Preston and Lou Robey, Work Ready Collective unites educators, employers and students to redefine what it means to be work-ready.
With deep roots and years of collective experience in business, leadership and education, they’re bridging the skills gap by helping every student turn potential into performance.
Claire Preston
Lou Robey
MORE INFO
NEWS & FEATURES
OUR Articles
Where we’ve been published or featured.
HOW TO BECOME A WRC AMBASSADOR
See how our programmes build resilience, confidence, and workplace readiness in real-world learning environments.
Contact
Let’s Build Work-Ready Futures Together
We’re always keen to connect with educators, employers, ambassadors and students shaping the future of work.
Use the form below or email us directly here to find out more. We’re always keen to connect.