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
“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
“I enjoyed the structure of this course and the support received along the way. I would definitely recommend this course to others – it has great outcomes – so
many new skills and a qualification! This course has been amazing and has given me a reason to get out of bed in the mornings and have a productive day.”
Amelia Saxby-Lake
Barnet Southgate College
Teaching Assistant Course
“It’s highly encouraging to see the main objectives of the programme have been successfully achieved and embraced by the entire team. We are excited to see how their newly developed skills continue to drive positive outcomes across the organisation.”
Phil Glover
Manufacturing Manager – Intersurgical
Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship
“How would I describe working with Cidori?
This job has changed my life. I am more financially stable, have a good work/life balance, and I’ve gained confidence from the challenge of learning daily in my role.”
Debbie Milburn
Employment & Operations Manager
“This apprenticeship delivered an interactive and professional programme that produced a cohort group of 13 distinctions at Level 2 – a truly magnificent result for every single person involved. By focusing on upskilling our team members around lean manufacturing, we are not only investing in their professional development but also enhancing the efficiencies and effectiveness of our manufacturing processes.”
Jason Cairns
Production Manager, Pirelli
Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship
“…we wanted a programme that will develop our ability to improve change management”
Nik Waldock
Manufacturing Training Coordinator – Altro
Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship
Latest news and views
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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Cidori Welcomes Claire Anthony as IAG Officer
1 October 2026
Claire Anthony joins the IAG Team at Cidori
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Operations Rumble – One Team, Big Impact
30 September 2026
24-hour team challenge demonstrates the power of Cidori’s One Team approach.
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