The Inspirational Learning Group is a Staffordshire-based organisation specialising in providing career development and educational solutions to young people across the world.

Founded by University of Staffordshire alumni Ben and Michael Dyer in 2013 and initially based in a rented office on campus, the team has positively impacted more than 700,000 students through innovative learning programmes designed to develop career readiness and crucial employability skills.

Through collaboration with some of the UK’s most inspiring companies it develops engaging programmes for schools. Its flagship programme The National Careers Challenge is currently sponsored by Air Products, NatWest Thrive, British Airways and Wickes – and more than 50,000 young people across the country will take part in this programme in 2024/25.

In addition to a portfolio of challenges including teambuilding challenges and summer school programmes the team also produces bespoke school programmes for clients including JCB, NHS and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Its delivery teams will engage with more than 50,000 students in 260 schools through programmes during this academic year.

The Inspirational Learning Group co-founder Ben Dyer said: “Taking The National Careers Challenge global has always been an aspiration of The Inspirational Learning Group and following our involvement with China through a partnership with SKT Education and Beyond we were excited to launch TNCC to the UAE with AtkinsRéalis in 2024.

“We are thrilled to have enabled students in the UAE to experience The National Careers Challenge and we look forward to growing the challenge in UAE.”

Despite expanding globally The Inspirational Learning Group remains committed to opening upo opportunities for young people across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

The Inspirational Learning Group has entered the Small Business of the Year, Team of the Year and Business in the Community categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.