Providing the skilled workforce for post-Brexit Britain
With Brexit negotiations now underway, a new chapter is beginning for the UK. We have a real opportunity to properly debate what we want the future UK economy to look…
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Why the General Election and Brexit provide the perfect chance to reshape the UK’s skills agenda
With campaigning for the 2017 UK General Election well and truly underway, attention will now focus on the different policy provisions due to be set out in the election manifestos.…
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Dale Power Solutions apprentices revamp playpark in bid to win Brathay Apprentice Challenge Award 2017
• Team of 9 Dale Power Solutions apprentices revitalise East and West Ayton Playing Fields, Scarborough • The community project to help young people is part of the team’s bid…
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Membership of The 5% Club takes off with the onboarding of Rolls-Royce
The 5% Club, the employer-led movement which champions investment in the next generation through workplace training, announces that Rolls-Royce has joined its rapidly growing membership. Launched 3 years ago, membership…
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Clarkson Evans commits to the next generation of apprentices by joining The 5% Club
Electrical contractor Clarkson Evans has showcased its commitment to the next generation of apprentices by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment…
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The 5% Club welcomes Edwardian Hotels London as its 200th member
Edwardian Hotels London has joined The 5% Club, the employer-led movement focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices and graduates. The UK based, privately owned hospitality group brings…
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Minister Supports The 5% Club
The Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills met with The 5% Club Director General, Lady Cobham CBE and The 5% Club founder, Balfour Beatty…
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89% of UK businesses say that Brexit won’t impact on their hiring plans
• Nearly 200 UK-based employers were surveyed by The 5% Club • 89% of respondents said Brexit would not impact on the number of apprentices they take on • The…
Read More Lady Cobham Appointed Director General of the 5% Club
• Lady Cobham CBE appointed first Director General • Brunel University London and ComRes move membership towards 200 • High level Steering Board created • Founder, Leo Quinn, to make…
Read More The 5% Club members meeting
The first members meeting of 2017 was kindly hosted by international legal practice, Osborne Clarke at their offices in central London. Zoe Reid, Senior Recruitment and Development Officer, shared Osborne…
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