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19/11/2024
Galliford Try Retains Platinum Membership Of The 5% Club
Galliford Try has retained its Platinum membership of The 5% Club, demonstrating its commitment to promoting Early Careers and the provision of development opportunities in our chosen sectors.
The 5% Club is an audited scheme that accredits over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change and maintaining an Early Careers population in excess of 5% within their business.
Galliford Try's Early Careers cohort makes up over 10% of its workforce, through its award-winning apprenticeship and graduate schemes that develop high-quality talent to meet the needs of the business and the wider construction industry.
Galliford Try is one of 31 businesses across the country to currently hold Platinum membership.
Vikki Skene, HR Director for Galliford Try, commented: "We are delighted to have been reaffirmed as a Platinum Member of The 5% Club. Receiving this external validation reinforces that our business is an excellent place for young talent to grow and develop and proof of our commitment to increasing learning opportunities for all new entrants into our fantastic industry."
The 5% Club is an audited scheme that accredits over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change and maintaining an Early Careers population in excess of 5% within their business.
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Galliford Try's Early Careers cohort makes up over 10% of its workforce, through its award-winning apprenticeship and graduate schemes that develop high-quality talent to meet the needs of the business and the wider construction industry.
Galliford Try is one of 31 businesses across the country to currently hold Platinum membership.
Vikki Skene, HR Director for Galliford Try, commented: "We are delighted to have been reaffirmed as a Platinum Member of The 5% Club. Receiving this external validation reinforces that our business is an excellent place for young talent to grow and develop and proof of our commitment to increasing learning opportunities for all new entrants into our fantastic industry."
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