Out of a distinguished list of members, we’re honoured to be recognised as a gold member of The 5% Club. As a member, we’ve pledged to have a minimum of 5% of our workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes within five years.

This gold accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to empowering our employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Sponsored Student Placements.

Achieving gold status is a testament to our dedication to nurturing the growth and development of our workforce. It underscores our belief that investment in people is the cornerstone of success. Through programs that offer hands-on learning, we are creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our staff with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

Achieving gold membership with The 5% Club is a significant milestone for Ridge. We’re committed to developing talent and ensuring everyone has access to opportunities for growth. This recognition motivates us to continue our investment in our people, particularly those in earn and learn positions, knowing it positively impacts both Ridge and the industry.

 

Victoria Deal, Head of Talent Acquisition at Ridge

By being part of The 5% Club, we proudly stand alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change. 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. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses our efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion, further strengthening our mission.

This achievement puts us at the forefront of workplace learning innovation, and we look forward to expanding these opportunities even further.

We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Ridge, 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, Ridge has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.

 

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club