# DPD UK and mentorhero to Deliver 24,000 Mentoring Sessions for Young People

> DPD UK will fund 24,000 mentoring sessions in year one, with up to 2,000 colleagues volunteering monthly to help 16-25 year olds prepare for work.

- Published: 2026-10-27T06:00:23+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-27/dpd-uk-mentorhero-mentoring-programme
- Source: [Retail Technology Innovation Hub](https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/10/27/parcel-delivery-company-dpd-uk-tackles-neets-crisis-with-mentorhero-powered-programme)

## Key takeaways

- DPD UK's programme will deliver 24,000 mentoring sessions in its first year to 16 to 25 year olds across the UK.
- Up to 2,000 DPD UK colleagues will volunteer at least 30 minutes each per month for 12 months.
- The programme was developed and will be facilitated by mentorhero, co-founded by Jackson Parsons.

DPD UK has announced a programme delivering 24,000 mentoring sessions in its first year to 16 to 25 year olds across the UK, with up to 2,000 colleagues volunteering at least 30 minutes each per month for 12 months. [Retail Technology Innovation Hub](https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/10/27/parcel-delivery-company-dpd-uk-tackles-neets-crisis-with-mentorhero-powered-programme) reported the partnership with mentorhero, a global mentoring platform co-founded by Jackson Parsons.

## How the DPD UK and mentorhero Programme Works

Sessions run virtually on mentorhero's safeguarded platform, which uses proprietary technology and bespoke design to match mentors and mentees and guide them through a mentoring conversation. Volunteers support young people with careers advice on improving a CV, preparing for an interview, and building confidence to face a difficult job market. Thousands of young people are set to be involved, and they can return for a second or third session.

The initiative addresses the crisis of 981,000 young people aged 16 to 24, 13%, classified as NEET, not in education, employment or training, in the UK, according to the latest ONS figures. The youth unemployment rate for 16 to 24 year olds stands at 15.8%.

Justin Pegg, CEO at DPD UK, said: "We have long believed that businesses have a responsibility to invest in the next generation. I have already completed three mentoring sessions with mentorhero myself and plan to keep going, and I am so pleased my team will help young people reach their potential. We are proud to commit to 24,000 mentoring sessions over the next 12 months through this partnership, and we look forward to the impact we will have together."

Jackson Parsons said: "Many young people don't have the privilege of someone telling them how work works - and the job market is incredibly tough right now. Our goal with mentorhero is to give young people access and give professionals a way to give back - all with the goal of making the UK a powerhouse for youth employment. DPD UK's commitment to mentoring is inspiring and this country needs more leaders like Justin prioritising giving back."

Olly Craughan, a mentor at DPD UK who has completed two mentoring sessions, said: "The platform made it really easy, and the conversations are honestly very rewarding. I'm already looking forward to my next mentoring session and am glad I have the chance to do this at DPD UK."

## DPD United Kingdom's Wider Network Investments

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), [DPD United Kingdom](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000e24x/dpd-united-kingdom) is a time-critical parcel delivery carrier and Geopost subsidiary operating 52 depots, more than 6,000 Pickup shops, and automated sortation hubs. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Oldbury, with a headcount range of 10001+ and a revenue estimate of $1 billion-$5 billion.

In March 2026, DPD UK opened two fully automated distribution centres in Crawley and Sittingbourne, adding 80,000 parcels per day capacity each and creating over 80 new jobs in the South East. The same month, it established a logistics partnership with Mark 3 International to support Asia-bound e-commerce flows, complementing DPD Direct's existing 37+ country international footprint.

## 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony

The 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony will take place at The HAC in Central London on November 4, 2026, with Aurie Styla presiding over the awards ceremony.

## Companies in this story

- [DPD United Kingdom company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000e24x/dpd-united-kingdom) · website: https://www.dpd.co.uk

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