5% Club celebrate in style
The 5% Club, a strategic partner of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, has awarded 180 enhanced Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Memberships, recognising the dedication and impactful actions of members who successfully completed the 2023 Employer Audit.
Speaking at The 5% Club Employer Audit Celebration Event/Close of 10th Anniversary, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education Robert Halfon said: “It is impressive to see so many employers recognised by The 5% Club’s Employer Audit scheme. These are great businesses investing in future talent and extending the ladder of opportunity to more and more people by enabling them to earn and learn at the same time.
At the Celebration Reception held at Mansion House, London on 29th November, The 5% Club further recognised its outstanding members by identifying 12 top-performing companies to be awarded The 5% Club UK National Employer “Earn & Learn” Awards 2024-25.
“I commend all The Club’s Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze members for their inspired action, which is so essential to our national prosperity, giving businesses the skills they need to grow and offering people the opportunity to get in-demand skills and thrive”
Moreover, as part of The 5% Club’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in apprenticeships, it is noteworthy to mention that The 5% Club is a Strategic Partner of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance.
Also announced at the event were Ten Fellowships awarded by The 5% Club during our Tenth Anniversary. All Fellowships conferred recognise those who have delivered impact across the full range earn and learn schemes – apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and sponsored students.
The inaugural Fellows are:
- Andrew Churchill OBE, Chairman, JJ Churchill
- Tony Ellender, Professional Development Manager, Balfour Beatty UK
- Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP
- Dr. Sam Healy BEM, Group Director ESG, Qinetiq
- Karima Khandker, Director of Resourcing, Skills and EDI, Thames Water
- Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Lloyds
- Katie Nightingale, Director, People Consulting, Grant Thornton
- Professor Steve Petrie, Regional Director, Centrica/British Gas
- Chris Shirley, Head of UK Skills & Development, Qinetiq
- Kate Whatley, Commercial Manager, SPV
Furthermore, The 5% Club’s announcement of Ten Fellowships during its Tenth Anniversary underscores its commitment to recognising individuals who have made significant contributions across various earn and learn schemes, solidifying its role in shaping the future of apprenticeships and education.