The 5% Club


The 5% Club is a movement of employers working to create a shared prosperity across the UK by campaigning for greater skills training, through ‘earn and learn’ job opportunities.
Members aim to achieve 5% of their workforce in 'earn and learn' positions within five years of joining the club.

History

The 5% Club was founded by Leo Quinn in 2013.
Its stated purpose is to address the high levels of youth unemployment and chronic skills shortage in today's society. Its secretariat is increasingly working with government to provide a bridge between the corporate and public sector, with Members of Parliament describing it as the 'gold standard' for businesses supporting skill development. The Confederation of British Industry has also endorsed The 5% Club and upon its launch, publicly urged British industry to strive to commit to the 5% employment target.
In 2018 The 5% Club gained charitable status.

Membership

As of May 2020 The 5% Club has nearly 500 members. They are UK companies wishing to invest in skills creation and employability. Members of The Club pledge to make at least 5% of its employees apprentices within a 5-year period following their adhesion. Members are required to publish an annual report on their progress.