CGI is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This award recognises our significant contribution to the continued development of all our Employees through “earn & learn” schemes such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes and Sponsored Students Course Placements.
We are proud of our investment in our staff members, which is why we joined The 5% Club - a dynamic movement of Employers all of whom are inspired to take positive action for increased, inclusive, and accessible workplace training for all.
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.
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.
Out of a distinguished list of members, CGI is honoured to be recognised as one of the outstanding Gold members of The 5% Club. This achievement puts us at the forefront of workplace learning innovation, and we look forward to expanding these opportunities even further.
Mark East, CGI’s Early Careers Recruitment Manager happily shared
"We are proud to have achieved Gold Membership with The 5% Club. At the core of our early career programs is a commitment to "Earn and Learn," ensuring students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to combine education with hands-on workplace experience. This approach equips them with the skills and confidence to excel throughout their careers. This recognition holds special significance as it reflects our shared dedication with The 5% Club to championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and social mobility"
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club said
“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like CGI, 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, CGI 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. CGI’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 CGI are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”
About the 5% Club
The 5% Club works with UK employers and key influencers to inspire positive action for increased and accessible workplace learning, focused primarily on the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates employed. The goal of The 5% Club is to increase the employment and career prospects of today’s youth and equip the UK with the skilled workforce it needs to safeguard Britain’s economy. The 5% Club was launched in 2013.
As a member of The 5% Club, CGI has signed The 5% Club charter stating how we are: Committed to helping the UK’s growth agenda and acknowledge the importance of developing people as both a business and social imperative; Playing their part in addressing youth unemployment and skills shortage; Pledging to work towards having a minimum 5% of their UK workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes within five years; Measuring and reporting on their progress annually against the above metric in their Corporate Social Responsibility section of the Annual Report and Accounts or equivalent document; Committed to encouraging other employers to participate in the campaign.
For more information about The 5% Club visit https://www.5percentclub.org.uk/
