One of the region’s biggest employers, Pennon, has once again been awarded Platinum membership of The 5% Club, recognising its continued commitment to developing future talent through high-quality apprenticeship and graduate programmes
One of the South West’s biggest employers, Pennon, has been awarded Platinum membership of The 5% Club for the second year in a row, recognising its continued commitment to developing future talent through high-quality apprenticeship and graduate programmes.
The 5% Club is a movement of employers dedicated to providing opportunities for people to “earn and learn”, combining work and education to build a skilled and socially mobile workforce. Members commit to having at least 5% of their workforce in structured development.
Members commit to having at least 5% of their workforce in structured development programmes such as apprenticeships or graduate schemes.
Pennon is the only business in the UK water sector to achieve Platinum status for a second consecutive year, following three consecutive years at Gold level (2022–2024).
With nearly 10% of its workforce now on development programmes, including more than 350 apprentices and graduates, the company is making strong progress towards its ambition to support over 1,000 people through these schemes by 2030.
Susan Davy, CEO of Pennon, said: “I’m so proud of my brilliant colleagues across Pennon who make this possible. Every day, our teams put their energy into helping others grow, sharing their skills, and creating opportunities for people to build great careers while making a real difference in their communities.
"Being recognised again with Platinum status is down to them - it shows the care and commitment they bring to developing talent right across our business. From apprentices taking their first steps to graduates leading the way on innovation and sustainability, this is what the future of our industry looks like - and it’s being shaped by our people.”
Pennon also continues to share expertise with its supply chain partners, supporting them to grow their own future talent.
The 5% Club represents more than 950 organisations across the UK, all committed to increasing the number and quality of earn and learn opportunities available.
For more information, visit www.5percentclub.org.uk/about
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