National Apprenticeship Week is taking place from Monday 5 February to Sunday 11 February. This is the 17^th annual week-long celebration which brings together apprentices and businesses across the UK to show the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship week is: Skills for life. This is to try and encourage everyone to think about how apprenticeships can help individuals to learn and adapt on skills and knowledge which is required for a rewarding career.

Each day different events are being held across the UK, here is a rundown of all the events:

Monday – Apprenticeships for all! This topic is to show everyone that apprenticeships are for all ages, sectors, levels and backgrounds. Apprenticeships develop people with the skills employers need and benefit within the economy it provides a rout into a successful and fulfilling career.

Tuesday – Employer Tuesday. This is showcasing what makes a great employer and displays the range of apprenticeship which are available to everyone.

Wednesday – Apprentice Wednesday. This is a chance for apprentices to explain their own experiences and stories, showing individuals what they can achieve by doing an apprenticeship.

Thursday – T Level Thursday. This day will include everything there is to know about T Levels and how they work.

Friday – Celebration Friday. This will showcase the talent, success and the accomplishments by apprentices in different industries around the UK where they will share stories, images and videos.

Saturday and Sunday – The NAW Weekender. Plan an event and get involved over the weekend.

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