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
Cidori go the extra mile, inviting us to careers/jobs events which has been a great help in finding new staff for our agency. Cidori are as passionate as we are about education and ultimately getting people back into work; while providing much needed support to the education system as a whole.
Jacqui Waters
Director – Cumbria Teaching Agency
“HRC are delighted to be working in partnership with Cidori. Construction is a priority sector for the UK economy, and we believe that this new partnership will help individuals move into a range of locally based, sustainable employment opportunities.“
Katrina Dougherty
Vice Principal Enterprise, and Innovation, Hertford Regional College
“Cidori is a great company to work for, with a supportive culture and a genuine focus on developing both its people and its learners.”
Rob Floyd
Programme Designer
“Jonathan was a pleasure to teach – enthusiastic & eager to learn. His commitment
was evident across classroom activities and all course work and targets were met. I am
confident that Jonathan’s skills and abilities would be an asset to any organisation and
delighted he has secured a job.”
Obi Saloo
Tutor
Barnet & Southgate College
We have worked with Cidori for several years and have found their service impeccable; the team are very professional and lovely to deal with. We have developed a great partnership in training good quality Teaching Assistants and finding them suitable employment once they have completed their course.
Jacqui Waters
Director, Cumbria Teaching Agency
Fawkes and Reece have been working with Cidori for several years, and our partnership has enabled us to place candidates on construction sites with real success. Not only are the team at Cidori very professional, they always keep in touch in terms of new courses and candidates that have passed and ready for work. I’m looking forward to keeping this partnership going in the coming years!“
Jack Rhodes
Group Labour Manager, Fawkes & Reece
Latest news and views
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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Cidori Welcomes Claire Anthony as IAG Officer
1 October 2026
Claire Anthony joins the IAG Team at Cidori
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