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The 5% Club, an employer-led initiative focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the workforce, recently issued its latest report urging business leaders and government to drive social mobility<\/h2>\n

The 5% Club\u2019s latest report is titled \u201cPlaying to our strengths: Unlocking social mobility for economic good\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds must be made aware of the many technical and vocational training opportunities available. At present, because of a lack of awareness, businesses are missing out on some of the brightest and best talent, stifling the country\u2019s economic growth but also letting down young people who are most in need of support and opportunity.<\/p>\n

In its report, The 5% Club sets out a series of recommendations for business leaders and government to drive social mobility, whilst also ensuring inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

Leo Quinn, Group Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty<\/a> and Chairman and Founder of The 5% Club, explains: \u201cBusiness leaders and government urgently need to join forces to address the lack of social mobility in the UK today.<\/p>\n

\u201cCentral to this is raising awareness amongst young people from less advantaged backgrounds about going down the route of \u2018earn and learn\u2019 to start building long-term careers while being paid. Many of our key industries are crying out for skilled workers to train on the job \u2013 so it\u2019s a tragedy if we fail to reach those who desperately need this chance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs employers we must ensure that traditional recruitment methods are not inherently discriminatory. We must open up early work experience or internships to all – the first vital step into the world of work. Equally, positive careers advice in schools can tear down the perception that apprenticeships are \u2018second best.\u2019 And we must all press government to transform the apprenticeship levy into a broader skills levy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we really want to unlock social mobility, we must work together to open the gates on a flood of untapped talent, helping society as a whole but also dramatically improving Britain\u2019s economic prospects.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can read the full report, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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