Elev8 – Future Skills
Introducing Elev8 by Educ8 Group.
Elev8 brings together a suite of immersive, industry-led courses delivered directly in schools, empowering young learners (ages 14–19) with real-world skills, qualifications, and confidence for their next steps. Elev8 pools the expertise of two of our core brands – Aspire 2Be and ISA Training – plus our partners at NiNe, to deliver quality vocational training qualifications across Wales.
With a values-first ethos, we have a passion for ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
What is Elev8?
Elev8 is our 14-16 vocational programmes that offer schools and agencies a broad, practical alternative to traditional academic routes, helping young people gain industry-led skills for employment and training.
Our courses include:
- Hair & Beauty – ISA Training
- Gain City & Guilds-accredited qualifications in a real salon environment.
- Weekly 5-hour sessions combine theory and practice – from shampooing and styling to skincare, health & safety, and customer care.
- Learners also develop transferable skills such as communication, literacy, and numeracy.
- Pathways range from Entry 3 to Level 1, with options for bite-sized unit accreditation. Many progress into Level 2 training, apprenticeships, or employment in the hair and beauty sector.
- Digital Tycoons – Aspire 2Be
- Turn ideas into business reality. Learners develop entrepreneurship, digital skills, teamwork, and project management by creating their own business concept. Activities include branding, website development, and financial planning, with a final showcase presentation.
- Accredited through Work Related Education or Agored Cymru, this course builds foundations for careers in business, leadership, or creative industries.
- Design for Life – Aspire 2Be
- Explore sustainability, citizenship, and well-being through immersive, Minecraft-based learning. Learners work collaboratively on in-game challenges that promote problem-solving, leadership, and environmental awareness.
- Flexible 5-day delivery, accredited via Agored Cymru, with pathways into sustainability, social care, and digital roles.
- Create Academy – Aspire 2Be
- Step into the fast-paced world of content creation. Learners plan, film, edit, and present multimedia projects while building communication, creativity, and teamwork skills.
- Delivered intensively over a week or extended across the term, this course prepares learners for careers in media, communications, and the creative industries.
- Engineering – NiNe
Why choose Elev8?
- Industry-relevant and accredited: Courses aligned with City & Guilds and sector frameworks.
- Skills for careers and life: Integrated development of soft skills — teamwork, communication, literacy, numeracy.
- Flexible and inclusive: Designed to fit school timetables and support learners with diverse needs.
- Experiential learning: Real-world simulations, digital creativity, and hands-on projects that inspire.
Next Steps
If you’re looking for an innovative way to empower learners and add real value to your curriculum, Elev8 could be the perfect fit.
Get in touch to find out how your school can take part.