Proud to announce the sponsors of The 5% Club UK Employer Earn & Learn Awards

12 Nov 2026

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We’re delighted to reveal the organisations backing this year’s Awards, which will be announced at our Skills Summit in London on 18 November.

We’re delighted to reveal the organisations backing this year’s Awards, which will be announced at our Skills Summit in London on 18 November.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting employers who are creating real opportunities through earn and learn:

Breadth & Balance: The Open University
Employment (Highest Percentage): Unifrog
Inclusion & Social Mobility: Birmingham City University
Quality: UCAS
Future Growth: ePact Ltd
Social Value: PeoplePlus UK
Special Award for Youth Employment: Youth Futures Foundation
Employer of the Year: City & Guilds

Every award is made to employers accredited through our Employer Audit Scheme, and is based on the validated information they have provided. These are not popularity contests. They recognise evidenced commitment to earn and learn.

Congratulations to all those accredited, and we look forward to celebrating with you in London.