MNB Education Consultancy Limited
MNB Education Consultancy Limited

Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.

Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.

We deliver workforce transformation and immersive learning that bridge the gap between skills and opportunity. 

Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.

Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.

We deliver workforce transformation and immersive learning that bridge the gap between skills and opportunity. 

About MNB Connect

At MNB Connect, we help organisations strengthen their workforce through collaboration, innovation and evidence-based practice.

Our work is guided by three principles that drive meaningful, lasting impact:

1. Innovation

2. Empowerment

3. Transformation

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Our Vision

Our vision is to be a global leader in skills development and workforce transformation.
We shape the future of work by aligning education with industry through strategic partnerships, innovation, and immersive learning.
Our goal is to build a resilient, adaptive workforce ready to thrive through collaboration and visionary leadership. 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower individuals, industries, and institutions through transformative, industry-aligned solutions that bridge skills gaps, foster inclusive growth, and strengthen global competitiveness.

Through strategic consultancy, digital innovation, and international collaboration, we build agile, future-ready workforces.

By harnessing data-driven insights, innovative practice, and strong partnerships, we create resilient workforce strategies that respond to the evolving global economy and enable long-term success.

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Our Approach

At MNB Connect, we take a data-driven approach to consultancy — using advanced analytics and technology to generate insights that inform strategic decision-making and workforce planning.
Our approach is collaborative and fully tailored to each client, ensuring measurable outcomes and lasting impact. 

Driving Strategic Growth and Delivering Measurable Impact

A one-page overview of how MNB Connect partners with organisations, colleges, and training providers to drive strategic growth and deliver measurable impact.

Through workforce transformation, digital innovation, interim leadership, curriculum co-design, and employer-led skills solutions, we bridge the gap between education and industry — unlocking talent, strengthening quality, and creating opportunities that build resilient, future-ready workforces worldwide.

Our work includes supporting colleges and universities in the development and delivery of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) — aligning education with industry needs and creating clear pathways from learning to employment.

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Seven Ways We Can Support You

1. Interim Leadership Support

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

2. Strategic Workforce Solutions

MNB Connect offers experienced interim leadership that brings stability, focus, and measurable progress during times of change. We draw on proven expertise at senior and middle leadership levels to deliver immediate impact and lasting results.


How we support you:

  • Curriculum stabilisation –  We provide strategic and curriculum leadership that keeps delivery, planning and quality assurance on track. 
  • Quality improvement – driving rapid improvement plans aligned with inspection and funding priorities, while focusing on skills development.
  • Employer engagement – strengthening industry partnerships to support employability and skills pathways through strategic partnerships.
  • Strategic alignment – connecting programmes with LSIPs, LSIF, and workforce development needs.
  • Continuity and momentum – providing effective leadership cover while permanent recruitment is underway.


Our approach is collaborative, adaptable and outcomes-focused, ensuring learners, staff and partners benefit from strong and steady leadership.


Contact us today to explore how our interim leadership can provide stability, clarity, and momentum for your organisation.

2. Strategic Workforce Solutions

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

2. Strategic Workforce Solutions

We empower organisations to develop agile, future-focused workforce strategies that align education with industry needs through immersive learning and innovation. Our approach ensures that skills development is grounded in real-world demands, creating clear, practical pathways from learning to employment.


Our core services include:

  • Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis - Identify and analyse current and future skills requirements to ensure training programmes are aligned with industry needs and regional labour market dynamics.
  • Employer Engagement and Partnership Building Strategies - Build sustainable links between education and industry through strategic partnerships and targeted engagement initiatives, creating opportunities for collaboration and skills exchange.
  • Workforce Planning and Upskilling Initiatives - Develop tailored workforce development strategies that support career progression, staff retention, and long-term skills sustainability.


Our integrated approach keeps education and industry connected, creating more resilient and adaptable workforce solutions. 

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

We support organisations in identifying opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships and immersive learning solutions. Our expertise lies in aligning strategic business development with skills development, ensuring organisations are prepared for future challenges and opportunities.


Our core services include:

  • Strategic Business Development and Market Expansion - Leverage our expertise to develop tailored strategies that drive growth and sustainability. We help organisations expand their market presence through targeted initiatives, stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
  • Skills Transformation and Curriculum Innovation - Equip your workforce with future-ready skills through our transformative training solutions. We design innovative curriculum models that incorporate immersive learning solutions, adapting to industry changes and fostering practical and sustainable learning outcomes.
  • HTQ Curriculum Mapping and Assessment Design - Develop sector-specific pathways that align with industry standards and employer expectations. Our expertise in Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) spans multiple curriculum areas including, Engineering, Health, Construction, Civil Engineering and Digital, ensuring robust assessment frameworks and learner progression.


Our commitment to innovation and strategic collaboration drives impactful solutions that empower organisations to thrive in a dynamic skills landscape.

4. Strategic Partnership Development

4. Strategic Partnership Development

3. Strategic Growth and Skills Development

We build and sustain meaningful partnerships that enhance skills development and workforce readiness through immersive learning solutions. Our collaborative approach fosters long-term strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between education and industry, driving impactful and sustainable outcomes.


Our core services include:

  • Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement - Identify key stakeholders and foster connections through strategic mapping and relationship-building initiatives, ensuring aligned goals and collaborative engagement.
  • Collaborative Planning and Co-Design - Facilitate joint planning sessions and co-design processes to develop innovative solutions that integrate educational priorities with industry needs.
  • Strategic Partnership Development - Forge enduring partnerships that deliver value, leveraging our extensive network to build strategic collaborations that drive skills development and workforce integration.


Our commitment to partnership excellence ensures that education and industry work together effectively, fostering innovation and creating pathways to success.

5. Immersive Learning Solutions

4. Strategic Partnership Development

6. Global Skills and Collaboration

We integrate cutting-edge immersive learning solutions to enhance learning outcomes and workforce readiness. As proud supporters of our trusted partners at Fuzzy Logic Studio | Immersive Learning Specialists, the market leaders in immersive learning technology, we deliver innovative training experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

 

Our immersive learning solutions include:

  • Immersive Environments (AR/VR) – Transform training with realistic simulations and interactive scenarios that mirror real-world complexity.
  • Immersive Learning Labs – Create multi-sensory, experiential spaces that engage learners in hands-on, collaborative environments. 
  • AI‑Driven Skills Assessment – Leverage advanced analytics and data capture to track learner performance and inform future training priorities—delivering measurable outcomes. 
  • VR‑Based Soft Skills Training – Offer learners a safe, immersive platform to practise communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving, enhancing confidence and retention.
     

 Our approach combines Fuzzy Logic Studio’s immersive technology leadership with MNB Connect’s expertise in workforce transformation. Together, we deliver tailored, industry-aligned solutions through strategic partnerships — making training more impactful, scalable, and relevant to today’s workforce needs. 

6. Global Skills and Collaboration

4. Strategic Partnership Development

6. Global Skills and Collaboration

We work with partners worldwide to design inclusive, future-ready skills solutions.
Through collaboration and innovation, we tackle global skills challenges and build sustainable, industry-aligned workforce strategies. 


Our core services include:

  • Cross-Border Skills Alignment - Facilitate the alignment of skills frameworks across different regions and countries. We work with international partners to ensure that training programmes meet global standards and support workforce mobility.
  • International Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange - Build networks that enable the sharing of best practices, insights, and innovation in skills development. Our collaborative projects encourage knowledge exchange between education providers, industry leaders, and policy makers, reinforcing our strategic partnerships.
  • Developing Inclusive Workforce Strategies - Create workforce solutions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We develop strategies that ensure access to skills training for underrepresented groups, fostering a more inclusive and adaptable global workforce.


Our commitment to international collaboration empowers organisations to thrive in a globalised skills landscape, driving positive change through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

7. Project and Programme Management

7. Project and Programme Management

7. Project and Programme Management

At MNB Connect, we combine strategic oversight with disciplined delivery to ensure every project runs efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Our integrated approach embeds immersive learning to strengthen skills and sustain impact. 


Our project management approach includes:

  • Strategic Planning and Execution - We develop comprehensive project plans that align with your organisational goals, ensuring clear objectives, milestones and timelines that support strategic partnerships.
  • Resource Optimisation - We allocate resources effectively, maximising productivity while minimising costs and disruptions.
  • Risk Management and Mitigation - We proactively identify potential challenges and implement strategies to mitigate risks, keeping your project on track.
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting - Stay informed with regular updates, performance metrics, and progress reports. Our transparent communication ensures that all stakeholders remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Post-Project Evaluation - After completion, we conduct a thorough evaluation to measure success, identify areas for improvement and capture insights for future projects.


By combining strategic foresight with hands-on management, we ensure your projects achieve their intended outcomes, driving lasting impact and organisational success.

Our Partnerships and Collaborations

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborative Partnerships

Collaborative Partnerships

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Strategic Partnership with Fuzzy Logic Studio:


MNB Connect maintains a strategic partnership with  Fuzzy Logic Studio | Immersive Learning Specialists , advancing the use of immersive technologies across education and industry.


Together, we combine stakeholder engagement expertise with leadership in XR, AI, and data-driven learning platforms. Our shared goal is to drive digital transformation, enhance learner engagement, and deliver innovative training solutions that build future-ready workforces.


Strategic Partnership with RedOnBlue (Leadership in Action) Ltd:


MNB Connect is proud to maintain a strategic partnership with Red on Blue – Leadership in Action, supporting organisations to strengthen leadership capability and build resilient, high-performing teams.


Together, we combine expertise in stakeholder engagement and workforce transformation with RedOnBlue’s excellence in leadership and professional development. Our shared focus is to drive organisational growth, develop adaptable leaders, and foster cultures of continuous improvement.

Collaborative Partnerships

Collaborative Partnerships

Collaborative Partnerships

At MNB Connect, we believe in equipping the next generation with skills, confidence, and a mindset for success. That’s why we proudly support Startup Sprint — a high-energy programme that empowers Level 3 and 4 students through immersive, project-based learning and industry collaboration.


Through hands-on workshops, students partner with experienced professionals to tackle real challenges. They build problem solving, teamwork, resilience, and workplace readiness — all framed around market needs and innovation.


Startup Sprint helps bridge the gap between education and employment. We support its mission to connect learners with industry through strategic partnerships, creating a path from learning to lasting impact.


Find out more about Startup Sprint

Memberships

Collaborative Partnerships

Memberships

MNB Connect Ltd is proud to be an Associate Member of the UK Skills Partnership — a national collective that champions the UK’s global leadership in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This partnership reinforces our commitment to advancing skills excellence, innovation, and collaboration — both in the UK and internationally.


What Our Membership Enables Us To Do:

Enhance Global Reach

  • Advance UK excellence in TVET on the international stage, expanding export opportunities and strengthening economic impact.

Shape Workforce Transformation

  • Align education and industry through immersive learning, innovation, policy support, curriculum design, and capacity building — tailored to diverse local and global needs.

Promote Best Practice and Sustainability

  • Share UK TVET leadership and scalable models that ensure long-term growth, inclusion, and high-quality outcomes across all sectors.

Drive Internationalisation

  • Deploy our expertise globally through employer-aligned programmes that deliver local relevance and meet international standards.

A Strategic Partnership for Global Impact

  • Our membership is more than symbolic — it is strategic. It connects MNB Connect to a collective shaping the global skills agenda, co-creating solutions, and amplifying the UK’s reputation for world-class TVET.


Through the UK Skills Partnership, MNB Connect delivers employer-led transformation that drives skills development, inclusion, and sustainable growth — both at home and abroad. 


 Find out more about the UK Skills Partnership at ukskillspartnership.org.uk. 

Testimonials - Trusted by Education and Industry

“Working with Mark over the past academic year has been a genuine pleasure. At BCG, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong leadership in developing immersive learning solutions. Mark created a positive and collaborative environment that enabled both staff and students to thrive. His ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders strengthened the support provided to teachers, while his forward-thinking approach to skills development delivered meaningful impact across the organisation. I would highly recommend Mark to any organisation looking to enhance curriculum design, drive quality improvement, and build stronger employer partnerships.” - Kiran Bharj, Bucks College Group


"Mark is a dynamic leader and strategic thinker in workforce development and education. His dedication, professionalism, and ability to build high-performing teams make him an invaluable asset to any organisation. Mark’s expertise in skills development and forging strategic partnerships drives lasting success." - Anna Gration, West London Business


"Mark’s invaluable insights, innovative approach, and exceptional connections make him a powerhouse in employability and skills development. His strategic vision and attention to detail drive real opportunities for growth and impact." - Farzana Sarwar, CEO of Mothers into Work


"Mark is a visionary and results-driven Business Development Director, with exceptional leadership and a proven ability to navigate both domestic and international further education landscapes. His innovative approach, strategic mindset, and ability to build impactful partnerships make him an invaluable asset and a true force in the sector." - Jonathan Ledger, DBT & UK Skills Partnership Champion

Ready to transform your workforce?

Connect with us today to explore how MNB Connect can enhance your skills development through immersive learning, strategic growth, and innovative training solutions — delivered through trusted, collaborative partnerships.

Visit www.mnbltd.com, connect with Mark Byerley on LinkedIn, or email mark@mnbltd.com to start the conversation.

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