Ford Aerospace Earns Prestigious Gold Membership in The 5% Club
Published: 19th November 2024
Ford Aerospace has been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme.
The accolade is in recognition of the company’s commitment to both current and future employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as apprenticeships and student placements. With its own Apprenticeship Academy, which it operates in partnership with local colleges to offer Level 1 and Level 2 advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeship programmes, the award is testament to Ford Aerospace’s dedication to nurturing the growth and development of its workforce.
Receiving Goldstatus for the second successive year, Ford Aerospace are proud to be part of The 5% Club and stand alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change.
Leanne Hume, HR Manager at Ford Aerospace said: “The 5% Club is dedicated to increasing employment and career prospects of today’s youth by working with employers to inspire positive action for increased and accessible workplace learning. This is something we wholeheartedly support here at Ford Aerospace, and we are absolutely thrilled to be recognised in this way.
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:
“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Ford Aerospace 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, Ford Aerospace has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added:
“It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities. Ford Aerospace’s Gold membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritise inclusion and diversity. As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers, it’s a true reflection of how companies like Ford Aerospace are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”
The 5% Club represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in “earn and learn” schemes.
