Jackwolf Group has showcased 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.
Ben Cohen, Managing Director Jackwolf Group said ‘’We joined The 5% Club because we aim to raise educational standards and increase employment skills that will lead to increasing social aspirations, improving social mobility which in turn will increase employment skills in young people, and enhance their ability to secure good jobs.’’
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations of The 5% Club said, “We’re delighted to welcome Jackwolf Group 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.”
Jackwolf Group is committed to investing in the next generation of talent through a range of apprenticeship and work experience programmes. These schemes provide hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry professionals, helping young people to develop valuable skills and progress within their chosen careers. We offer placements across a variety of departments, ensuring that each participant gains meaningful insight into the business. Looking ahead, we are actively expanding our outreach to schools, colleges, and universities to raise awareness of careers in our industry. We’re also developing partnerships with local organisations to create more entry-level roles and supported training pathways, with the goal of building a more inclusive and diverse future workforce.
