Empowering Future Talent: Thomas Miller’s Partnership with Career Ready

This summer, Thomas Miller proudly hosted its second cohort of Career Ready students for a four-week paid internship at our London office, marking two successful years of partnership with the social mobility charity, Career Ready.

The Career Ready programme empowers young people from under-represented backgrounds by connecting them with the world of work, providing workplace experiences, career insights, and a network of support.

Throughout the academic year, five Thomas Miller colleagues volunteered as mentors, supporting the students aged 16–18 with monthly sessions focused on career pathways and options, the world of work, and the skills needed to kickstart a rewarding future. 

Following their mentoring phase, we then welcomed the five students to 90 Fenchurch Street for their summer internships, spending their time across our three biggest clubs:

• Presley and D'Wayne in UK P&I Club
• Praise and Marwah in TT Club
• Lily in ITIC

The students were given the chance to learn new skills and experiences, preparing them for the world of work, whilst understanding the wider structure of Thomas Miller, and the importance their business areas all play towards the success of the Group. In addition, they were able to spend time in various central functions such as IT, Marketing, HR and Facilities, to understand their likes and dislikes of working in a corporate office, and future education plans.  A highlight of the programme was a visit to Lloyd’s of London, where students learned about the history and structure of the insurance market.

The end of the programme concluded with a very engaging presentation session for the internship supervisors, mentors and other key stakeholders involved in the programme, where the students shared their experiences, reflecting on the key skills and successes of their four-weeks, and how this will set them up in a positive manner moving forward. Their final group presentation offered valuable insights into what future generations will look out for when considering different businesses and corporations to work for in the coming years. 

A huge thank you to all involved at Thomas Miller for your time taken to support this years Career Ready programme and internships.