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Building a Scalable Education Partnership Model Driving £500k+ in Revenue Overview This project focused on designing and scaling a strategic partnership model within the education sector to create apprenticeship pathways while driving commercial growth. The objective was to align educational institutions with a technology provider in a way that delivered long-term value for both parties, rather than a one-off transactional relationship. The Challenge Education institutions often face barriers when adopting new technologies, including cost, integration, and demonstrating long-term value. At the same time, traditional sales approaches were not sufficient to drive adoption at scale. A more strategic, partnership-led model was required to: Create meaningful value for institutions Support skills development through apprenticeships Enable sustainable commercial growth Approach I designed a partnership framework that aligned commercial, educational, and operational value. This included: -Structuring partnerships around apprenticeship opportunities, creating a clear and compelling entry point for institutions -Positioning the offering as a long-term capability investment, not just a product sale -Designing a repeatable partnership model that could be adapted across multiple institutions -Tailoring each partnership to reflect the specific priorities and decision-making structures of each organisation Execution The model was initially implemented with Manchester College, where we: -Established apprenticeship pathways linked to immersive technology -Delivered a VR training environment, including hardware, learning modules, and accreditation -Created a structured framework that balanced institutional needs with commercial outcomes Following this, I refined and extended the model to: -Regent’s College London -Loughborough University -Each partnership was adapted to suit the institution while maintaining a consistent underlying structure, enabling scalability without losing relevance. Impact -Contributed to over £500,000 in VR system sales across partner institutions -Established long-term strategic partnerships rather than one-off transactions -Created a repeatable model for future education partnerships -Strengthened positioning within the education sector through value-led collaboration Additional Notes Due to client confidentiality and NDAs, detailed internal strategies and commercial agreements cannot be shared. This portfolio reflects my approach, structure, and key outcomes.
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