Earlybird is pleased to be part of the Connected Communities Consortium supporting delivery of the Connect to Work programme across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, in partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) as part of the Get Britain Working initiative.

Connect to Work will provide a free, voluntary employment support service for people who are out of work, or at risk of unemployment due to health conditions or other challenges, offering personalised one-to-one support and joined-up pathways into work.

The Connected Communities Consortium is a purpose-built partnership of locally embedded organisations, brought together to reflect EMCCA’s priorities for place-based, community-led and evidence-informed delivery.

Consortium members include Asuria, Earlybird, Futures Advice, PeoplePlus, Standguide, The Better Health Generation, and Transform and Achieve.

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands said:

“Connect to Work is an important investment in the people and communities of Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Too many residents face barriers that make finding secure, meaningful work more difficult than it should be. This programme offers practical, personalised support that meets people where they are whether that’s help building confidence, developing new skills, or connecting with employers who understand their strengths.

By working through the Connected Communities Consortium, we’re ensuring that local organisations with deep ties to the area are leading the way. This partnership approach means residents receive support that is not only effective, but rooted in local knowledge and real community need. Ultimately, Connect to Work is about giving people the opportunity to thrive, supporting families, and strengthening our local economy.”

As a member of the consortium, Earlybird will provide AI-powered tools to streamline service delivery, enabling employment specialists to focus more on personalised support and help participants achieve sustainable outcomes.

Claudine Adeyemi-Adams, Founder & CEO of Earlybird, said:

“We're really proud to be partnering on Connect to Work. It’s a great opportunity to apply our innovative software to drive tangible hyper-localised impact, ultimately empowering employment specialists to help more people into work. At Earlybird, we believe deeply in collaboration and partnerships; therefore, bringing our AI expertise to this consortium to enhance delivery of this programme strongly aligns with our values."

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