Meet The Team
Michael & Ben Dyer; (Co-Founders):
The Dyers are the driving force behind Youth Enterprise CIC; two working class boys done good, knocking down preconceived conceptions that people from working class backgrounds, in often deprived areas, are not allowed to dream, to aspire, to succeed. The Dyers are not bound by this outdated notion, and are motivated to share their story and encourage students to do the same; to learn the skills in an engaging way to be prepared for the world of work. Along with running the business, meeting government ministers and executing the Enterprise Days in schools, they also offer and are confident in delivering rousing, inspirational speaking. They can deliver motivational speeches at awards evenings and business nights with credibility accrued from years of experience in the education and enterprise sector.
Oli Docksey; Head of Delivery:
Oli is lead facilitator and boy, does he lead from the front. The students love him and the company always gets great feedback back from schools and pupils alike. Oli speaks to the students in a fresh, relevant and engaging manner, which makes him relatable in a way that gains the students’ respect, and crucially, their attention.
Ashleigh Porter-Exley; Ambassador
Youth Enterprise CIC certainly practice what they preach. Ashleigh won the Young Apprentice (Series 3) on BBC1 and has shown no signs of slowing down her usual go getting, pro-active outlook. Since she joined Youth Enterprise, Ashleigh has become an integral member of the team. Not only is she warmly welcomed by teachers and schools to come and speak to their students, Ashleigh encourages young people themselves into enterprise and entrepreneurship by telling her story. Ash does this through demonstrating the success and talent in young people, and how important it is to support, nurture and strengthen their skills in business, imagination and communication. Ashleigh helps to build the confidence they have in their own abilities and has a fantastic response from pupils who are engaged and motivated by her aspiring account.
Simon Dyer; Sales Manager and Facilitator
A member of the Dyer family, and a key member of the Youth Enterprise CIC team, Simon is one of our lead facilitators and delivers with a professional yet engaging style. Simon is also head of sales , he is passionate about helping young people by passing on his knowledge and experience from his background in the corporate arena, into the community; handing the baton to business leaders of the future.
Ben Cooper, aka MJ; Facilitator and Digital Marketing
MJ started as an apprentice himself, again supporting the Dyers’ brand ethos of nurture, support and reinvesting in young people for the future of our generations. Highly experienced and skilled in facilitating Enterprise Days, MJ engages the students with gusto, passion and contagious enthusiasm. MJ is a respected and trusted member of the Youth Enterprise team; ensuring pupils learn about leadership, teamwork and communication skills. You will often find MJ in your school helping the students with their design work and passing on his knowledge in this field.
Sophie Bennett; PA to the Directors
Sophie is one of our latest recruits and is again emblematic of the brand ethos. No preconceptions of age, ability or aspiration, Youth Enterprise is all about being inclusive. Sophie started as an apprentice but has grown into an integral part of the company. Sophie has roles within marketing, accounting, administration and facilitating. Some companies may employ 4 people to take on her workload but she is a quick learner and manages her role with confidence.
