Liverpool construction and fire protection specialist Frank Rogers Building Contractors joins the ‘5% Club’ and makes long-term commitment to training. Tony McDonough reports

Liverpool construction and fire protection specialist Frank Rogers Building Contractors has joined more than 1,000 UK employers in committing to training its future workforce.

Frank Rogers has joined the 5% Club – an industry-led initiative committed to investing in the next generation through ‘earn and learn’ opportunities. This is a commitment to employ apprentices, graduates, T-Level students, and sponsored students.

In recent weeks the Government has committed to funding a £625m package for skills specifically in construction, expected to provide up to 60,000 more skilled workers this Parliament.

And Liverpool City Region Combined Authority says it will invest £68m in adult training over the next 12 months funding colleges, skills bootcamps and free courses.

Frank Rogers, which grew its turnover to £25m last year, attributes the increase to a strong performance across its construction, fire protection, and energy divisions. While welcoming these initiatives, the firm stresses the need for industry-wide action to secure a skilled future workforce.

These ‘earn and learn’ programmes, must be “meaningful”, the company insists and offer solid skills and real career paths to young people. It is committing towards a goal of 5% of its total workforce being made up of earn-and-learn employees within five years.

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Mike Travis, director of FR Fire Protection, said: “Investing in young talent is not just a social responsibility – it’s critical to the long-term sustainability and success of our business. Joining The 5% Club formalises what we’ve always believed at Frank Rogers: that creating real pathways into construction changes lives.

“We’re proud of our long-standing commitment to apprenticeships and training – from hiring local apprentices on live contracts, to delivering school engagement, work placements, and pre-employment pathways in partnership with our supply chain and social value networks.”