Heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation and maintenance specialist Kimpton have reached their target of filling 10% of roles within the company with apprentices by Autumn 2023.
For 60 years, family-run Kimpton have innovated to support decarbonisation through the development of renewable technology for businesses across the Liverpool City Region and nationally. This innovation comes from the mix of experienced engineers supported by fresh perspectives and ideas brought into the business from apprentices.
The business has always invested in training and was awarded membership of the 5% club in 2021. The 5% Club is a dynamic movement of employers committed to earn & learn as part of building and developing the workforce they need as part of a socially mobile, prosperous and cohesive nation. The Club exists to help its members and all employers increase further the number, quality and range of earn & learn opportunities across the UK. By joining The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formalised training schemes) within five years of joining.