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The Challenger Academy is a registered charity based in Stoke-on-Trent with a mission to make the creative industries more accessible and socially diverse through valuable work experience opportunities, free skills training and career guidance.
By offering programmes that build confidence, oracy and real-world industry experience, we ensure that young people can thrive in a future career and that location or circumstances are never a barrier to opportunity.
To inspire young people to consider a career in the creative industry in partnership with local schools, colleges, universities and community youth groups.
To provide free employability skills training and highly accessible work experience for young people, regardless of their background, which significantly improves their prospects of employment.
To connect young people to employment opportunities at local creative businesses across the UK.
Meet our amazing trustees that shape our strategic vision
Meet the dedicated team behind The Challenger Academy, who are driving our mission forward every day
Whether you’re a teacher, partner, funder or volunteer, there are many ways to support our work. Together we can open more doors, reach more young people and create real change.