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The Programme

The On Purpose programme combines
two six-month paid placements in
innovative purpose-driven organisations
with world class training, mentoring and
coaching from industry leaders.
PRESTIGIOUS Work Placements
On Purpose Associates are placed in
organisations that are working to create social
and/or environmental good in business-like
ways. Typically reporting directly to senior
management, Associates take responsibility for
work streams that are significant to the success of
the organisation, while simultaneously benefitting
from learning first-hand from organisations that
are at the forefront of the social enterprise space.

Mentoring
Each Associate engages in fortnightly
one-to-one mentoring from top-flight
professionals. Largely drawn from the
world’s most renowned strategy consulting
firms, the mentors provide an independent
voice to support and challenge the
Associates in the work they undertaken in
their placements.

Professional Training
Associates participate in over 200 hours of
training over the course of the programme,
covering commercial skills, social sector
knowledge, professional skills and personal
development. Our trainers are drawn from top
leaders in their respective fields, who stretch
the minds of the Associates and build their
professional capabilities and personal impact.

Executive Coaching
During the programme, mentoring is
complemented with quarterly executive
coaching. This gives the Associates an
invaluable opportunity to step back and
consider how they can be most impactful
as leaders, and to focus on what it will
take for them to achieve their longer term
career ambitions.

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