Funded by Learn-to-Earn Grant

SOVEREIGN LEARN-TO-EARN

Learn circular economy skills. Get paid. Build the system.

THE PIPELINE

From application to employment โ€” a funded pathway through circular economy education.

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Choose grant track
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ENROLL
Access funded courses
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80% quiz pass rate
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GET PAID
Claim your stipend
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JOB BOARD
Sovereign employment
0
Active Learners
0
Completed
£0
Stipends Paid

GRANT TYPES

Four funded pathways designed for every stage of your circular economy career.

FOUNDATION STIPEND £50

Foundation Stipend

Gets them in the door

4 free courses covering circular economy fundamentals plus £50 completion bonus.

  • 4 Free Foundation Courses
  • £50 Completion Bonus
  • Certificate of Achievement
CAREER PATH STIPEND £200

Career Path Stipend

Builds skilled talent

3-course pathway into specialized roles with £200 upon completion.

  • 3-Course Career Pathway
  • £200 Upon Completion
  • Role Recommendation
PREMIUM
MASTERY STIPEND £500

Mastery Stipend

Creates experts

Full paid library access (15 courses) plus £500 completion bonus. Become a sovereign expert.

  • Full Library (15 Courses)
  • £500 Completion Bonus
  • Sovereign Operator Certification
SOCIAL IMPACT STIPEND WEEKLY

Social Impact Stipend

Removes barriers

Full access to all courses plus a weekly stipend to remove financial barriers to learning.

  • Full Course Access
  • Weekly Stipend Payments
  • Community Project Placement

FUNDING TARGETS

Targeted funding sources aligned to the Learn-to-Earn programme.

Funder Target Impact
West Midlands Combined Authority £100k 400 learners
UK Shared Prosperity Fund £150k 600 learners
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation £75k Pilot programme
Garfield Weston Foundation £50k Disadvantaged communities
Veolia / Biffa / Suez £50k Corporate sponsorship
Big Issue Invest £200k Outcomes-based funding
National Lottery Community Fund £100k Community impact

Total funding target: £725,000 across 7 funding sources

SUCCESS METRICS

Projected outcomes demonstrating return on investment for funders.

PILOT PHASE
100
Learners
150
Courses Completed
£20k
Stipends Paid
30
Jobs Created
YEAR 1
1,600
Learners
2,500
Courses Completed
£320k
Stipends Paid
500
Jobs Created
COST EFFICIENCY
£640
Cost Per Job Created
Industry average: £3,000–£5,000

THE MASTER STROKE

A self-sustaining economic engine that perpetually funds learning.

Grants fund learners
Complete courses
Unlock jobs
Work generates fees
Fees fund more grants
7% FOREVER ON ALL ACTIVITY