Connect to Work Collective

The IEP Connect to Work Collective is a quarterly forum created exclusively for Accountable Bodies and organisations delivering the Connect to Work programme.

The Collective is designed to be a dedicated space for people involved in C2W to connect, collaborate and grow.

Our ambition is to build a strong community where colleagues can share best practice, learn from one another’s experiences, and engage in targeted continuing professional development (CPD).

Join us as we bring together leaders from across the Connect to Work programme to share insight, spark discussion, and help shape the future of delivery through collaboration and shared learning.

Meet our PanellistS:

We are delighted to announce our first panellist: 

Alice Massey, Operations Manager for Connect to Work at Acorn Training.

Alice has over six years of experience working within Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services. In her current role, she leads the delivery of an IPS-based employment support model within primary care settings across West Northamptonshire.

Pamela Llubran – Service Manager, Shaw Trust
Pamela is an employability professional with over 20 years’ experience in operational leadership and contract management.
During her six years at Shaw Trust, she has delivered three major employability programmes and now leads the Connect to Work SEQF service on behalf of the West London Alliance across seven West London boroughs.
Pamela will be joining us to share her experience of delivering Connect to Work SEQF, covering topics including how the service works, the referral and engagement process, and the opportunities and challenges involved in delivering the programme.

Sharon Marshall – Skills Strategy Manager, Wakefield Council
As Skills Strategy Manager at Wakefield Council, Sharon is responsible for Wakefield’s employment and skills strategy and has been closely involved in setting up and implementing Wakefield’s Connect to Work service.
During the session, Sharon will bring an employer engagement perspective to the Connect to Work Collective. She will share her experience of working with employers to create meaningful opportunities and sustainable employment outcomes.

💬 Have a question for our panellists?
We want this session to be as useful and relevant to you as possible, so we’d love to hear what you’d like our panellists to discuss.
Please submit your questions in advance using the link below:
👉Submit your IEP Connect to Work Collective - Panellist Questions

We’ll put your questions to our panellists during the session, so please do send them in ahead of time.
This session will be an opportunity to ask questions and explore practical approaches that could support your own Connect to Work journey.

Come ready to share, ask questions and learn from colleagues across the sector.