Thomas Johnstone Ltd is thrilled to announce that we have once again been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This 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.

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, Thomas Johnstone Ltd 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.

David Haddow, Joint Managing Director, commented: “Being awarded Gold accredited membership of The 5% Club for the second time demonstrates our sustained efforts to develop the next generation of talent. This recognition reinforces our position as a leader in providing “earn and learn” opportunities, and we are proud to continue building a skilled workforce that reflects our core value of putting people first.”

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:

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