Welcome to Earniversity
WHERE SUCCESS BEGINS
Our programmes are developed for students, delivered by experts, trusted by schools and councils, and backed by brands that care about real change.
This is Modern Education for the Modern Generation
Students engaged
Course completion rate
Modern money-earning skills
Avg. earnings in 5 weeks (*results may vary)
WHAT STUDENTS and PARENTS SAY
Our Mission
Building the Y.E.S Generation (Young. Empowered. Successful)
We provide them with updated education in:
- Modern Money-Earning Skills
- Employability and Entrepreneurship
- Real-World Readiness
- Work Experience
- Plus more!
...Their Earnability Skills
How can we help you?
- For Students
- For Schools
- For Councils
- For Businesses
- Supported Pathways
- Adult Progression
Custom-built for the modern generation
Problems we help solve for students:
- Feel unprepared for life, work, or further education.
- Struggle turning interests into real careers or income.
- No access to money-earning skills at in school.
- Work experience is rare and often irrelevant.
- Need standout CVs, UCAS applications, and job skills.
Careers leaders, enterprise, employability and SLT
Problems we help solve for schools:
- Careers teams stretched, can’t support every student.
- Struggle meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted requirements.
- High NEET rates affect performance and outcomes.
- Students lack exposure to career and work options.
- UCAS changes make guidance more time-intensive.
Economic development and Skills development
Problems we help solve for Councils:
- Youth lack workplace skills, raising NEET risk.
- Difficult to deliver consistent support across schools.
- Need measurable outcomes for funding and reporting.
- Struggle aligning education with employer engagement.
- Limited local programmes supporting long-term impact.
CSR, Social Impact, Marketing, HR +
Problems we help solve for Businesses:
- Incoming talent lacks real-world, workplace-ready skills.
- CSR needs youth-focused impact with clear metrics.
- Difficult to access and engage schools at scale.
- Need employer engagement that meets Gatsby criteria.
- Struggle building brand trust with younger audiences.
Home schoolers, Foster Children and SEND
Problems we help solve for Supported learners:
- Need flexible, inclusive, real-world learning options.
- Must meet EHCP, safeguarding, and reintegration goals.
- Lack supported transitions into employment or further education.
- Home-educated, care-experienced, and excluded students need tailored formats.
- Neurodiverse learners benefit from confidence-building, adaptive programmes.
Adults, Returners, Army Vets +
Problems we help solve for Adults:
- Many over-25s face barriers re-entering work or changing direction.
- Returners and veterans need support translating life experience into careers.
- Confidence, digital skills, and income-readiness are often underdeveloped.
- Flexible, practical routes are needed to build independence and long-term stability.
- Many over-25s face barriers re-entering work or changing direction.
- Traditional education routes often feel outdated or inaccessible for adult learners.
Exciting times ahead
Jam-Packed Agenda
- 2026 Schedule
- Curriculum Overview
- Our story
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April / May 2026
National Roadshow
What School Doesn't Teach - Money, AI, and How to Prepare Your Teens for the Next 10 Years
Earniversity is bringing this exciting, honest and impactful 2-hour in-person workshop to parents and teens, locally.
What we'll cover:
- The Reality Young People Are Entering
- The Skills That Actually Matter Beyond the Classroom
- The Gap Between School and the Real World
- Safe, Ethical Pathways to Learn-to-Earn Skills
- Your Options as a Parent
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Next Intake: April '26 3, 6 & 12-Month programmes
Earnership Programme
What's included:
- Master 36 practical income & impact skills
- Thrice weekly expert-led coaching sessions
- Leaderboard, rewards & recognition
- 1-to-1 Mentorship
- Graduation Certificate
- Parent's sessions
- Affiliate Marketing
- E-folio premium
- Partners Toolkit
- Community access
- Starter-pack (Merchandise)
- Unlock future pathways and opportunities*
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Next intake: April '26
Short Courses
Earniversity’s flagship 5-week programmes for 13–25 year olds, designed to unleash your Earnability.
Learn how to start making money from your passions through real-world skills like:
- Content Creation
- Reselling
- In-person Services
- Freelancing
- Affiliate Marketing (and more!)
- Digital Marketing
- Intro to Investing
- AI
- Public Speaking
- Plus more!
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Locations: Surrey & Kent
Residential Camps
Three days, two nights of immersive growth, outdoor fun, and next-level networking.
Designed for young people ready to learn, earn, and explore in a high-energy environment.- Accommodation, meals & expert coaching included
- Outdoor experiences + immersive workshops
- Pitching competition with prizes and awards
- Completion certificate & Earniversity swag
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Next Intake: May '26
Earniversity for Adults
Our adult-focused programme helps you master practical money-making skills with confidence. Perfect for career shifters, side hustlers, and anyone ready to take financial control.
- Learn multiple money-earning Skills
- Gain Financial Confidence
- Develop Modern Impact Skills
- Understand E-commerce
- Explore AI Capabilities
- Build multiple income streams
- Implement real-world Earnability strategies
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Success Mindset & Confidence
Developing resilience, positivity and a growth-oriented attitude for success, while building self-assurance to excel in personal and professional life.
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Content Creation
Developing skills to create engaging and high-quality digital content.
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Finances
Basics of budgeting, saving, and managing money effectively.
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Reselling
Strategies for buying and selling products for profit.
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Employability
Skills and tools to improve job-seeking and career success.
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In-Person Services
Offering face-to-face services like tutoring, event planning, and more.
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Entrepreneurship & Freelancing
Understanding the foundations of starting and running a business, and how to work independently and secure clients.
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Affiliate Marketing
Using referrals and affiliate programmes to earn income.
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Digital Marketing
Marketing products and services effectively online.
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Time Management
Organising tasks and responsibilities for efficiency and productivity.
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Intro to Investing
Basics of stocks, trading, and wealth-building strategies.
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Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging AI for business and personal growth.
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Publishing
Creating and distributing written, digital or multimedia works.
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Financial Mastery
Advanced money management, wealth-building, and planning for the future.
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Intro to Property
Basics of investing in property, rentals, and real estate.
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Communication Skills & Public Speaking
Techniques for effective speaking, writing and listening, and skills for delivering impactful speeches and presentations.
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🏆 Accolades & Recognition (2015–2025)
- Brilliant Fest - Speaker (2025)
- Washington Post - Featured Article (2024)
- “Most Innovative Skills Academy in the UK” – Empowered Youth (2022)
- TEDx Talk – “How to Futureproof the Next Generation” (2021)
- Top 100 Most Influential Young People (2020)
- Fast Company – Most Innovative People in Business (2019)
- GQ Magazine – Featured in “Power People” List (2018)
- Youth Month Expo – Largest in Southern Hemisphere (2015–2019)
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2025 – Scaling to Success
- E-Fol.io goes live!
- Earniversity launches it's Wealth Launchpad course
- Renews partnerships with Essex County Council, NEEB, Castle Point, York College, UTC Portsmouth +
- Featured at Brilliant Fest - Liverpool - Nov '25
- Has several hundred more graduates complete the programmes
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2024 – Rapid Expansion
- Earniversity expands nationally in the UK and grows internationally.
- Partnered with Essex County Council, York College, Clarion Housing Group, and more.
- Featured in The Washington Post for redefining youth financial literacy and real-world skills.
- Maintains a 76% programme completion rate, with 72% of students earning money during the 5-week course.
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2023 – Earniversity is Born
- The culmination of nearly a decade of youth development innovation.
- Earniversity officially launches, integrating the best of Pride Factor, Inspired Youth, Empowered Youth, and Young Mavericks Academy.
- Partnerships with AWS, YMCA, and others.
- Built by a team of education, finance, entrepreneurship, and creative industry experts.
- Designed to fill a critical global gap in money skills and real-world readiness.
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2022 – Streets to Success
- Delivers a high-impact intervention programme for 15 high-risk young offenders in Derby.
- Run in partnership with the UK’s Safer Streets initiative.
- Empowered Youth awarded “Most Innovative Skills Academy in the UK”.
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2021 – Digital Academy & TEDx
- Young Mavericks Academy launches as a fully digital programme: cool, fun, and relevant to young people’s realities.
- Crosses 60,000 student milestone.
- Invited to deliver a TEDx Talk: “How to Futureproof the Next Generation”.
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2019–2020 – Empowered Youth
- Rebrand to Empowered Youth, expanding into the UK, US, and the Philippines.
- Hosts immersive “Experiences” like That’s Pitchin’! and skills-building events—both in-person and virtual.
- Collaborations with colleges and companies to scale youth readiness programs.
- Recognised in:
- Fast Company’s “Most Innovative People in Business” (2019)
- Top 100 Most Influential Young People (2020)
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2017–2019 – Exploration & Events
- Rolled out national events in South Africa: Ready. Set. Success! and Gear Up for Greatness in partnership with HDi Youth.
- Partnered with the Dept. of EDHE and Vodafone to host university tours promoting entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
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2015–2016 – Inspired Youth Era
- Rebrands from Pride Factor to Inspired Youth to reflect broader mission and impact.
- Launched the Youth Month Expo with South Africa’s Department of Education –
Biggest youth expo in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 100,000 attendees between 2015 and 2019. - Expanded into Kenya, India, and Namibia.
- Youth-focused media presence:
- Inspired Youth on the Expresso Morning Show (TV)
- Motivational Minute on 5FM
- Inspired Youth radio show on CliffCentral
- Inspired Youth on the Expresso Morning Show (TV)
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2014 – Pride Factor is Founded
- Born in South Africa to inspire youth away from poverty, unemployment, and crime.
- Delivered motivational workshops, educational activations, and university tours nationwide.
Words from our students
Graduate Success Stories
Earnings: £6,000+
Caitlin
"I earned £6,000 in 10 weeks and have just booked myself my first-ever overseas holiday!"
Earnings: £550
Salem
"I loved it! I earned some decent coin and won the Highest Earner Award... What's not to love? Thrilled is the word!"
Earnings: £200
Eniola
"The Fast Track Challenge helped me stay focused and consistent. It gave me the tools and support I needed to push through and achieve my goals."
Earnings: £280
Harshul
"The Fast Track Challenge was a game-changer for me. It provided the structure and motivation I needed to take decisive action and achieve my goals."
Earnings: £290
Kanya
"I benefited greatly and earned lots of money by applying the knowledge learnt in the sessions to real life.”
Earnings: £500+
Nathan
"This programme has been life-changing! It gave me confidence in my skills, from creating websites to reselling. I’m now earning money while applying for jobs, and I feel more prepared than ever for the future."
Earnings: £146
Sophie
"The Fast Track Challenge pushed me beyond my limits, and I discovered strengths I never knew I had."
Earnings: £520
Meghan
"This programme gave me more than just knowledge - it gave me the confidence to overcome challenges and push through obstacles. I’m now prepared to take on the world with what I’ve learned."
Earnings: £371
Jamie
“The Earniversity experience truly exceeded my expectations! This is the place to be. It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss!”
Top Achiever Award winner of the Nov/Dec ‘24 FTC
Earnings: £410
Connor
"This changed my life. Overall, my Earniversity experience was incredible and unlike any other. Thank you.”
Earnings: £550
Charlie
"Having completed the Fast Track Challenge, I feel refreshed, motivated, and excited for my future."
Earnings: £350
Leva
"Through this course I've learned everything from Finances to Freelancing. I was humbled by the experience!"
Earniversity 2026
Opportunities
EARNERSHIP
Immersive 3, 6, and 12-month Skills Development and Mentorship programmes.
What's included:
- Master 36 practical income & impact skills
- Thrice weekly expert-led coaching sessions
- Leaderboard, rewards & recognition
- 1-to-1 Mentorship
- Graduation Certificate
- Parent's sessions
- Affiliate Marketing
- E-folio premium
- Partners Toolkit
- Community access
- Starter-pack (Merchandise)
- Unlock future pathways and opportunities*
SHORT COURSES
5-week, high-energy, live coaching programme that teaches students how to earn real money, immediately, using modern money-earning skills.
What's included:
- 10 modern money-earning skills
- Live coaching sessions with experts
- Leaderboard, prizes & awards
- Graduation certificate
- Personalised e-folio
- Affiliate Marketing commission
- Marketplace tuition & toolkit
- Exclusive community & support
- Unlock graduate opportunities *
RESIDENTIAL CAMPS
Three unforgettable days of real-world skill building, outdoor fun, networking, and personal growth – set in beautiful locations around the UK.
What's included:
- Accommodation, meals & activities
- Live pitching comp + prizes
- Coaching & real-world learning
- Exclusive merch
- Marketplace tuition & toolkit
- Graduation certificate
- Personalised e-folio
- Build networks & confidence
- Graduate opportunities *
“Thanks to Earniversity, I now have two thriving businesses and have been accepted at Uni to study psychology - On top of that, I have just booked my first-ever overseas trip! Majorca with a sea view and even the first-class lounge! I never thought this would be possible. This programme has changed my life!"
Caitlin - Earniversity Graduate
“Earniversity gave Alfie more than just business skills - it gave him the confidence to step out of his comfort zone and believe in himself. From struggling to join group chats to earning over £500, building friendships, and selling to the public, the transformation has been extraordinary!"
Lauren – Alfie’s Mum
‘Finally, a proper conversation about our children’s future!”
Louise – Safi’s Mum
“My wife and I have noticed a big change in Harry’s confidence the past two weeks since joining Earniversity!”
Davo – Harry’s Dad
“It's lovely to see him doing something he enjoys and great to see him engaging with other likeminded people.”
Phillip – Eli’s Dad
Behind the Scenes
Meet the Team
Your coaches
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EARNIVERSITY