Ford Aerospace Celebrates Prestigious Platinum Status of The 5% Club
Published: 30th October 2025
Ford Aerospace has achieved Platinum accredited membership status as part of The 5% Club’s highly respected 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme.
With 16 percent of its workforce in ‘earn and learn’ roles, this prestigious award celebrates Ford Aerospace’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent through opportunities such as apprenticeships and graduate internship programmes which empower its people to grow, learn, and thrive.
Leanne Hume, HR Manager at Ford Aerospace said: “The 5% Club is committed to showcasing the importance of industry learning and the benefits it can have on business and the community it serves.
“Achieving Platinum status marks a proud milestone in our journey. We are absolutely thrilled with the audit results, which reflects our dedication to employee development and continuous learning.”
Ford Aerospace is a proud supporter of The 5% Club, a movement of more than 1,200 forward-thinking employers who are championing inclusive, accessible, and impactful workplace learning.
Collectively, members support over 2 million employees, with more than 121,000 engaged in “earn and learn” programmes. The rigorous Employer Audit independently validates our achievements and future ambitions — recognising our commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.
Out of this distinguished group, Ford Aerospace is honoured to be recognised as one of The 5% Club’s elite Platinum members. This accolade places us among the UK’s leaders in workforce development, showcasing our passion for creating learning environments where every colleague can succeed.
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, said: “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Ford Aerospace who continue to raise the bar for workplace learning. Their dedication to creating rich and varied ‘earn and learn’ opportunities sets a remarkable example. By achieving Platinum membership, Ford Aerospace has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to investing in people — shaping the skills of tomorrow and driving lasting impact for both business and society.”
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added: “It is truly inspiring to see the enthusiasm and leadership our members bring to developing talent. Ford Aerospace’s Platinum membership is a shining example of how purposeful investment in people can deliver opportunity, inclusion, and excellence. As 20% of our members now reach these prestigious tiers, organisations like Ford Aerospace continue to pave the way for the future workforce.”
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Full details of the 2025-26 Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Members are shared The 5% Club website. The 5% Club Platinum Member 2025-26.