Employability & Future Skills
Creating inclusive pathways into work, progression, and future‑ready skills for the communities we serve.
Our Commitment
Powering inclusive pathways into work, progression and future-ready skills for the communities we serve, while strengthening Bidvest Noonan’s workforce of tomorrow.
Our ambition is bold: by 2030, we will empower 10,000 people through employment, career progression and future skills opportunities.
Talent and potential exist in every community, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Many people face barriers to employment, training and progression, while the future of work is creating growing demand for digital, green and emerging skills. Through Purpose in Action, we are creating inclusive pathways that connect people to meaningful careers, support colleagues to grow and progress, and develop the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. In doing so, we are building stronger communities, broadening access to opportunity and developing a more diverse, skilled and future-ready workforce.
Creating pathways to opportunity
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or starting point.
Employment opportunities through strong partnerships
Supporting people facing barriers to work through partnerships, skills development and access to meaningful careers.
Find out more about our employability partners
Early careers
Creating pathways for school leavers, graduates and career changers to enter and grow within our industry.
Progression and future skills
Equipping colleagues with the skills, training and support they need to progress their careers and succeed today, and tomorrow.
Making a difference
Our people are rooted in the communities we serve. With 27,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland, we are uniquely positioned to connect people to opportunity and help build the workforce of tomorrow.
From connecting people into employment to supporting career progression and future-ready skills, we are creating pathways that enable people to realise their potential. Many of our leaders started their careers in frontline roles, reflecting our belief that talent can come from anywhere. By measuring progression, retention and long-term outcomes, we will ensure our impact is creating lasting opportunities for individuals, communities and our business.
Building Careers for the Future
Connecting people to employment is only part of the story. Creating opportunities for long-term growth, progression and future-ready skills is what delivers lasting impact.
Through an inclusive culture, supportive leadership and ongoing investment in learning and development, we help colleagues grow, progress and develop the skills needed for the future. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion ensures that opportunity is accessible to all, creating a workplace where everyone can belong, contribute and succeed.
We measure success not just by who joins us, but by who stays, progresses and builds a career with us.
Collaborate with Us
Creating pathways into employment and future skills takes partnership. Through Purpose in Action, we work alongside employability organisations, education providers, community groups and industry partners to connect more people to meaningful opportunities.
If your organisation is helping people build skills, confidence or access to work, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can broaden access to opportunity, unlock potential and create lasting impact for individuals, communities and the workforce of tomorrow.
