Associate Programme
Want to develop your purpose-led career? The year-long Associate Programme provides you with practical work experience, training and mentoring to help you find work that aligns with your values.
Find out moreApplications to join the April 2023 cohort of the Associate Programme are now closed. Register your interest for the October 2023 cohort here!
“The On Purpose community was an inspirational set of people to be around, which helped fire me up for what I wanted to achieve in my career. Through learning and development, mentoring and coaching I learnt a lot more about my strengths… and how to use them fully.”
Tim Motz
October 2016 Fellow
“I’m so glad I made the jump. It’s not just about the job at the end or figuring out what you actually want to do. I’ve taken so much more from the programme – inspiring people and ideas to name a couple!”
Christiana Lewis
October 2020 Fellow
“The power of this network that you get access to as an On Purpose Associate really is one of the biggest selling points of the programme. I am now part of an amazing group of human beings that are doing impactful things in the world and who I can always reach out to.”
Roser Preuss
October 2020 Fellow
Many professionals are no longer satisfied with only creating shareholder returns and instead believe that socially and environmentally-focused business models can help solve society's toughest problems. In 2010 we started our Associate Programme in London to attract and develop leaders for purpose-driven businesses. We have now expanded to Paris and Berlin and launched the On Purpose Pathfinder Programme to help professionals create a life and career which aligns with their values.
Want to develop your purpose-led career? The year-long Associate Programme provides you with practical work experience, training and mentoring to help you find work that aligns with your values.
Find out moreWant to make a positive impact in the world but unsure where to start? The shorter, online Pathfinders Programme is designed to empower you to create a life with more purpose.
Find out moreWe believe in a better future and that everyone has a part to play in making it happen.
Magic happens when we welcome diversity and learn together.
We take action in the interest of the whole.
We are proud to be strong problem solvers, we are more proud to be a caring community.
We walk our talk and live up to our responsibilities
Meet the team who work across London, Paris and Berlin.
Total number of Associates
300+Days of training, mentoring and coaching delivered
1,500+Value delivered to placements, as estimated by placements
£10m+of our Associates continue working to create social and environmental impact after the programme
Read more about Patrick's experience“My year with On Purpose set me on a completely different pathway. I'm now considering jobs and a career that I wouldn't even have been able to consider… And I’m very much happier for it.”
Read more about Kush's experience“I learned to remain focused on my calling. If you take this attitude, then I believe that financial remuneration will eventually follow suit. If you can enjoy what you do every day, then it’s not work and On Purpose helped me to realise this.”
Read more about Reem's experience“Above all else I would say the year offers an opportunity to start building and consolidating a network of friends, peers and collaborators who can provide support, inspiration and a sense of belonging.”