Taylor and Fraser has reinforced its commitment to developing its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates, T-Level students and sponsored students.

The 5% Club is a movement of more than 1,000 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents people need to become more employable and create meaningful careers.

Companies joining The 5% Club commit to raising the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formal programmes to 5% of their total workforce within five years.

The Club was founded in 2013 and uses its platform and record of success to engage with policymakers and influencers on issues of concern and relevance, specifically increasing awareness and activity that links skills investment with discernible social impact.

As a business that truly supports training and the development of a robust talent pipeline, Taylor and Fraser are delighted to become a member of The 5% Club.

It is a public statement of our continued commitment to our industry and an excellent way to promote the opportunities available for those choosing a career in engineering or construction.

Angus MacInnes, Construction Director at Taylor and Fraser, commented: “We are pleased to join The 5% Cub. Those who know the Company will appreciate that we have a tradition of training and apprenticeships that goes back many years; becoming a member was an easy decision, and we hope it promotes the benefits of skills development to other businesses.

“We believe the sector provides a wide range of opportunities and is suited to a broad variety of skills. We need to attract good people to our business and the sector in gneral, and memabership organisations such as The 5% Club will help us with our goals.”

Gill Cronin, Director of Operations of The 5% Club said, “We’re delighted to welcome Taylor and Fraser into membership. The 5% Club provides a fantastic network of HR and L&D professionals, sharing and learning from each other. All our members share an ethos of creating a skilled workforce through ‘earn and learn’ development programmes, helping people develop meaningful career paths.”

To find out more information about The 5% Club and how to become a member, please visit www.5percentclub.org.ukor get in touch by emailing contactus@5percentclub.org.uk.