All funds raised will support refugee job seekers on their pathways to employment.
We offer clients the following 4 services:
1) Work-Ready English programme (includes confidence building, orientation to the UK and digital training)
2) "Conversations about Work" online talks programme
3) Tailored Support including (CV and Linkedin profile reviews, support with job interviews, applications)
4) Self Employment Support
We also offer clients free access to certified translations and verifications of academic qualifications.
Why The Launchpad Collective (TLC)?
Steered by refugees for refugees, The Launchpad Collective (TLC) was established to challenge the systems and inequalities leading to refugee talent being wasted, obstructed and overlooked. We support refugee job seekers into employment and connect employers with refugee talent. We have so far supported 1000+ people on their employment journey and offer four services acting as a springboard to work-readiness. We continually adapt to meet the evolving needs of our clients, this means all our services are needs-driven by our user group.
We work as a Collective with all our services co-created by people with refugee backgrounds. We now have 11 paid core team members (all with refugee backgrounds) and our goal is for TLC to be entirely managed by people with refugee backgrounds as they are the experts by experience.
Our Impact to date (October 2023 – December 2024)
Supported 617 refugee job seekers, helping them access employment opportunities.
Secured 32 permanent jobs.
Facilitated 11 temporary job placements, providing valuable short-term employment opportunities.
Enabled 20 individuals to gain work experience or volunteering roles, helping them build professional networks.
Recruited 4 staff members with lived experience.
Please support our core work with your donations, all monies go directly towards helping people return to work.
Working together. For dignity.
