Media Releases

A manifesto for skills across a lifetime of “Earning & Learning”

May 16, 2021

The 5% Club vision is that of a “prosperous and skilled Nation supported by universally available and esteemed workplace learning opportunity for all”. This Manifesto outlines ‘Our Ask of the…

The 5% Club gives evidence to House of Lords Special Inquiry Select Committee on Youth Unemployment

March 22, 2021

Media Releases

The 5% Club has been invited to participate in the House of Lords Special Inquiry Select Committee on Youth Unemployment to appear at an evidence session . On Tuesday 23…

From Apprentice to CEO – new leader for The 5% Club

March 22, 2021

Media Releases

The 5% Club is pleased to announce it has appointed Mark Cameron OBE as CEO, who will take the helm from 6 April 2021. Mark is a former Flag Ranked…

Stagecoach joins The 5% Club – and so could you

February 24, 2021

Media Releases

The 5% Club was absolutely delighted to have been featured in the recent edition of Coach and Bus Weekly. The article showcased The Club and the wide range of transport…

SOS Group commits to ‘earn and learn’ by joining The 5% Club

February 19, 2021

Media Releases

SOS Group, having grown considerably over the last number of years and now running four successful businesses, has showcased its commitment to developing its people by joining The 5% Club,…

Investors in People – “We invest in Apprentices” Scheme Discount for our Members

February 15, 2021

Case Studies, Media Releases

Investors in People (IiP) has launched a new “We invest in Apprentices”, which uses a structured assessment programme to help organisations create and deliver successful Apprenticeship Programmes. As a partner…

How apprenticeships can develop the future beyond the pandemic

February 11, 2021

Media Releases, Our Latest Thinking

Employers in England have a renewed appetite for apprenticeships and work-based learning this year. Almost three quarters (70%) say apprenticeships will be vital to their recovery from the disruption caused…

National Apprenticeship Week 2021: new employer survey signals renewed optimism

February 4, 2021

Media Releases

Apprenticeships enable quicker COVID recovery for English businesses: Appetite for apprenticeships and work-based learning on the rise amongst English employers in the wake of the COVID vaccine While hard-hit sectors…

‘Plan for Jobs’ skills and employment programmes: information for employers

December 17, 2020

Media Releases

A range of government programmes, some of which offer financial incentives, are available for employers who are considering hiring employees or offering work experience. This information is to help employers…

Academic Year 2019/20 Apprenticeships and traineeships data

November 27, 2020

Media Releases

The following data has been produced by the Government and uses the final data return on apprenticeships and traineeships in England for the 2019/20 academic year (August 2019 to July…