3 November 2026 Building a fairer future, one step at a time: Amy Burnett takes on the TCS London Marathon
Amy Burnett, Marketing and Communications Manager at modular construction company Reds10, is running the TCS London Marathon 2027 in support of The Talent Foundry (TTF). A keen athlete, she recently completed our 250-mile Milan to Bologna Cycle Challenge, raising funds in support of our social mobility vision.
Amy champions getting young people into careers and recognises that today's job market is particularly challenging. She has seen first-hand the impacts of our work through TTF's partnership with Reds10 and Driffield School and Sixth Form. Over the past year, we have been working to level the playing field and bring young people in East Riding and Driffield into construction.
It is so important to provide opportunities and open students’ eyes to options they might not originally have thought of. It’s a shame that so many young people face barriers in their career – and it doesn’t have to be that way.
At a time when rapid technological development is changing what the world of work looks like, especially early career pathways, Amy believes that young people need more support than ever to navigate post-education choices.
Thinking outside of the box: from construction to a marathon
Building on the existing relationship between Reds10 and TTF, Amy is harnessing her love for being active and taking the chance to raise awareness of TTF’s broader work and mission.
A marathon is always something I’ve been intrigued by, ever since I did my first half. Raising money for charity is good motivation – I know it will be tough, but I am excited to see if I can do it.
The construction industry welcomes people from all walks of life, and success is not determined by a person's background or education. Many come straight from school, others following a stint in further education or another industry.
Amy studied French and Spanish at university and did not expect to end up in construction – an industry which has turned out to be rewarding. Along the way, she was supported by strong female mentors, which made all the difference and gave her the confidence to step outside of her comfort zone. She worked hard and has successfully navigated a once unfamiliar sector.
Amy's advice to her younger self?
Don’t put yourself in a box. You can do anything you want if you put your mind to it and you’re motivated. Work hard wherever you are and you will succeed.
Picking up the pace and staying motivated
Amy left her marathon training on the back burner for a few weeks while she focused on getting to grips with cleats for the Milan to Bologna Cycle Challenge – having never used them before or cycled over 50km! Her marathon training is now back up and running, with a winter of long runs on the horizon.
During hard sessions, Amy focuses on the satisfaction she will feel once it is completed. Getting over the finish line is always worth it, both for the sense of achievement and the opportunity to make a difference for young people.
With almost a million young people currently not in education, employment or training, something has to change. By taking on the marathon, Amy hopes to raise vital funds and increase awareness, opening up access to more workplace opportunities so that more young people can succeed.
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