Igniting careers, transforming workplaces
We connect people, education and employers to create pathways into work and progression at work. Working with colleges and employers across England, we help people develop the skills they need to secure sustainable employment, while helping organisations recruit, develop and retain the talent they need.
Education Partners
Your learners, your systems, our support
Cidori works in partnership with colleges & training providers across England helping them increase learner numbers & geographical reach. Find out how our partnership model supports your organisation & learners.
Partners
We work with forward thinking colleges and education providers…
Into Work
Build skills. Find opportunities. Start your career.
Need to get into a job? On benefits or low income?
Whether you want to re-skill or re-enter the job market, find the right pre-employment course to ignite your career today.
Employer Partners
Recruit talent. Develop people. Build capability.
Expand or develop your workforce. We have trained, motivated people ready to join you or our apprenticeship programmes will upskill your existing team.
Employers
We work with some amazing employers…
Apprenticeships
Exciting opportunities to drive improvement & upskill
Does your business need to invest in fresh talent, grow & upskill with new knowledge, skills and behaviours? Learn how to make the Apprenticeship levy work for you!
What others are saying
“The course is engaging, intensive and filled with valuable information. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to work in the education sector.“
Anastasiia Butenko
Teaching Assistant Course – Barnet Southgate College
“I joined Cidori for the opportunity to be part of a growing organisation where I can make a real impact. It gives me the chance to build relationships, shape opportunities with employers, and contribute to something that’s still evolving, which was really important to me.”
Matt Drury
Business Development Manager
“Overall, the learning experience gave me a stronger sense of purpose in my role and motivated me to continue growing as a leader. These new practices have improved my visibility as a leader, strengthened my decision-making, and helped me create a more positive and inclusive team culture.”
Zeeshan Khan
“Our experience of working with construction skills candidates from the team at Cidori is amazing! They register a higher calibre of candidate, more motivated and better prepared for the construction workplace. For our team it is a genuine pleasure to work with Cidori and we look forward to supporting many more of their candidates as part of our continued collaboration.”
Rebecca Rickwood
Programme Director – Gement
“Through this apprenticeship, I hope to drive meaningful improvements in how we manage NPD and hopefully encourage other women to embrace opportunities for learning and progressing in industry.”
Lindsy Ellis
New Product Development: Process Technologist
Improvement Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship – Autoglym
“I am incredibly impressed by the impact of our Lean Manufacturing Operative (LMO) apprenticeship programme – seen in the exceptional projects presented by our team members. Their commitment to move out of comfort zones and learn key lean principles, not only translates into immediate process improvements and cost savings, but also positions us strongly for sustained continuous improvements in manufacturing.”
Paul Hankin
Head of Manufacturing, Altro
Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship
Latest news and views
Cidori Builds New Connections at AoC Annual Conference 2026
12 November 2026
Positive conversations, shared ambitions and new opportunities to connect local people, skills and jobs.
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Cidori Secures Matrix Accreditation for a Further Three Years
27 October 2026
Matrix Accreditation: Recognising the Strength of Our Approach
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Local People. Local Skills. Local Jobs. Strengthening College Partnerships
13 October 2026
Cidori putting employment outcomes at the heart of its approach to college partnerships
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