Evri Group launches pilot AI and data apprenticeship programmes

Starting this month, the scheme offers Evri staff the opportunity to join one of four dedicated pilot programmes, with successful candidates joining the Evri Group’s AI or Data Academy.

Launched in partnership with education technology provider Multiverse, the two academies, which offer both level 3 and level 4 courses, are aimed at Evri staff who don’t currently work in AI and data, but who want to build practical, career-enhancing skills in these fast-growing areas.

The programmes will support over 90 staff from various departments across the business in gaining hands-on skills through a series of modules, workshops and real business projects, culminating in a final assessment.

Those who successfully complete the course will achieve a recognised apprenticeship L3 or L4 qualification in their chosen specialism, equipping them with new skills and knowledge in these areas to apply within their current role.

The launch of the new academies builds on the Evri Group’s strong commitment to colleague learning and development, the comapny said this week, with the business already offering apprenticeship programmes in areas such as Leadership & Management, Transport, Sales and finance. In 2025 over 120 staff received support to upskill through these schemes.

Additionally, Evri’s support of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy transfer scheme saw the parcel company pledge £250,000 in the last financial year to help other small businesses fund their own apprenticeship programmes.

Since 2021, this figure has reached £465,000, supporting small businesses in a number of sectors, including hairdressing, early years, and construction.

Lyn Warren, Evri chief HR officer, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to offer these fantastic programmes through our partnership with Multiverse.

“At Evri, continuous learning and development is a core part of who we are, and we’re committed to giving colleagues every opportunity to grow, build new skills and progress in their careers.

“With AI and data playing an increasingly important role across our industry, this is a fantastic chance for colleagues outside of traditional tech and data roles to gain practical, future-focused skills that can make a real difference in their current roles and beyond.”

Gary Eimerman, Multiverse chief learning officer, said: “AI and data are no longer just tools for tech teams: they are the fundamental building blocks of the modern workplace.

“By launching these academies, Evri is staying ahead of the curve and ensuring its workforce is equipped for the future of logistics.

“We are proud to partner with a forward-thinking brand that recognises that the best way to drive innovation is to invest directly in the people who know the business best.”

Evri Group consists of Evri, DHL eCommerce UK, customs clearance and logistics specialist Coll-8 and business letter specialist UK Mail.

The combined Evri Group will deliver more than one billion parcels and a further one billion business letters annually, the group is forecasting.

Evri, the core operating brand, currently delivers around 900 million parcels a year.