Preparations are underway for the 18th annual
celebration of apprenticeships and skills and the contributions
they make to businesses and communities.
Individuals, employers, and partners from across England are
gearing up for National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2025 following
the launch of a new website and communications toolkit.
National Apprenticeship Week will take place 10-16 February 2025,
with people from across the country being asked to get involved
by sharing the good work apprentices do. NAW will highlight how
apprenticeships are an excellent option to consider for young
people wishing to start a career, for employees looking to
progress in their current role or retrain for a new career, or
for employers needing to fill skills gaps to help grow their
business.
The NAW website and toolkit contain support and guidance on how
to get involved. This includes social media graphics, key
apprenticeship messages, facts and figures, graduation toolkits,
and advice so that individuals and businesses can explore the
full range of benefits that apprenticeships offer.
Apprenticeships and skills programmes are a key element of the
government's aim of boosting opportunities for young people
following the recent announcement of
apprenticeship reforms in England.
Skills Minister said:
“We are focused on apprenticeships all year round, and
I am looking forward to celebrating the achievements of the
thousands who take on apprenticeships every year this coming
National Apprenticeship Week.
“They wouldn't have these opportunities without the support of
employers who train these talented individuals in the skills we
need for the future.
“With our new Growth and Skills Levy, we are giving these
businesses greater flexibility over their training, and through
Skills England we will boost opportunities across the country so
even more people can get on in life and drive our economic
recovery.”
From November, an events map will be available online for
organisers to register their own celebrations so that local
communities can also get involved, followed by the announcement
of the National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Supporters Club – a list
of leading employers sharing how apprenticeships are benefiting
their organisation and how they're lending
their support to NAW 2025.
The week itself will also shine a spotlight on other government
skills and training programmes, such as Higher Technical
Qualifications and Skills Bootcamps. T Level Thursday will
return, with a focus on the experiences of T Level students and
the contributions they are making during their industry
placements. A dedicated toolkit to support T Level Thursday will
also be available.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is part of the Department for
Education's ongoing Skills for Life
campaign which is engaging young people, adult learners,
and employers with government skills and training programmes and
the opportunities they bring.
Please visit the National Apprenticeship
Week 2025 website for more information, to download the
toolkits, and to get involved.
