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The 5% Club signs an open letter to the Prime Minister to deliver Opportunity Guarantee for young people

September 6, 2021

The Youth Employment Group has written an open letter to the Prime Minister, signed by 89 youth employment experts, calling for an opportunity guarantee of an education place, apprenticeship or…

The 5% Club challenges “Credentialism”

August 10, 2021

Media Releases

Today, on A-Level Results Day, The 5% Club challenges employers to look beyond educational qualifications so they can access the broadest talent pool and deliver business success. As the…

Leo Quinn, Founder of The Club and Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, appointed as Visiting Professor at Aston University

July 26, 2021

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Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive and Founder of The 5% Club, Leo Quinn, has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the College of Business and Social Science at Aston University,…

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

May 16, 2021

Media Releases, Our Latest Thinking

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

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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

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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

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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…