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DARLINGTON - ZIGUP plc, a UK-based integrated mobility solutions provider, has been honored with the King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of Promoting Opportunity (SO:FTCE11B). The company is one of ten recipients recognized for their efforts to create programs that help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds enhance their job prospects through various initiatives, including apprenticeships and mentoring.
The King’s Award for Enterprise, which has entered its 59th year, is a testament to outstanding business achievements in the UK, allowing winners to use the King’s Award Emblem for five years. ZIGUP’s CEO, Martin Ward, expressed the team’s honor in receiving the award, highlighting the company’s commitment to building skills for the future and its impact on communities and early careers.
ZIGUP’s initiatives have focused on breaking down socio-economic barriers to employment in the automotive sector, where the company operates. With over 400 apprentices within the group, ZIGUP’s award-winning apprentice and mentor program have been recognized for its contribution to diversifying and supporting the workforce.
The company employs 8,000 individuals across 11 businesses, with a presence in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. ZIGUP’s services span the vehicle lifecycle, from rental and fleet management to EV charging installations and vehicle maintenance. The group’s strategic framework, aimed at providing smarter mobility solutions, includes a focus on digitally connected services and supporting the transition to lower carbon mobility options.
This recognition by the King’s Award for Enterprise underscores ZIGUP’s role as a responsible employer and its dedication to fostering career development within the automotive industry. The company’s efforts contribute to closing the skills gap and promoting growth in a sector that increasingly values technical expertise and innovation.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement provided by ZIGUP plc.
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