21 Nov 2024
Transport for Wales (TfW) is among a leading group of organisations exceeding the benchmark of having 5% of their workforce enrolled in “earn and learn” programs.
The recognition highlights TfW’s commitment to empowering employees through “earn and learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Sponsored Student Placements.
The 5% Club is a leading employer membership organisation committed to creating pathways for professional growth and fostering a more inclusive, diverse and accessible workplace.
To achieve Gold Membership, organisations undergo a rigorous Employer Audit process that meticulously assesses their efforts in "earn and learn" programs, future aspirations, and dedication to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.
TfW were among a group of 119 employers who met this rigorous standard.
A Transport for Wales spokesperson said:
“We are pleased to maintain Gold membership with The 5% Club’s for a second consecutive year.
“This recognition is a testament of our commitment to creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our staff with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
“We look forward in building on this success in the years to come.”
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:
“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Transport for Wales, who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives.
“Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Gold membership, Transport for Wales has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
TfW encourage anyone interested in the range of opportunities available to visit the website https://tfw.wales/info-for/job-hunters/our-vacancies
For more information about The 5% Club visit https://www.5percentclub.org.uk/
Notes to editors
- The 5% Club works with UK employers and key influencers to inspire positive action for increased and accessible workplace learning, focused primarily on the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates employed. The goal of The 5% Club is to increase the employment and career prospects of today’s youth and equip the UK with the skilled workforce it needs to safeguard Britain’s economy. The 5% Club was launched in 2013.
- Members sign The 5% Club charter. As a member of The 5% Club, employers state they are: Committed to helping the UK’s growth agenda and acknowledge the importance of developing people as both a business and social imperative; Playing their part in addressing youth unemployment and skills shortage; Pledging to work towards having a minimum 5% of their UK workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes within five years; Measuring and reporting on their progress annually against the above metric in their Corporate Social Responsibility section of the Annual Report and Accounts or equivalent document; Committed to encouraging other employers to participate in the campaign.
- Membership of The 5% Club numbers more than 1,100 organisations from across a broad range of sectors as well as size of company, including large corporations as well as SMEs. The total number of employees represented is now more than 1.9m, with circa 108,00 in “earn & learn” schemes.
