Apprenticeship builds Euan’s confidence and skills
Award-winning roofing apprentice Euan Forsyth has described how his apprenticeship has not only helped build work-ready skills but also boosted his confidence. Euan’s apprenticeship journey…
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
FE News is proud to provide coverage of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 taking place 5-11 February. Here we answer some key questions about this annual celebration of apprenticeships.
What is National Apprenticeship Week?
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration aiming to showcase and promote the value of apprenticeships for careers, businesses and the economy across the UK.
When does NAW 2024 take place?
NAW 2024 runs from 5 February to 11 February. This year represents the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week. Therefore, it marks another exciting milestone for this event.
What is this year’s NAW theme?
The theme for NAW 2024 is ‘Skills for Life‘, highlighting how apprenticeships equip people with essential and lasting skills for career success. In this way, the theme reflects the long-term impact that quality apprenticeship training can have.
How can people get involved with NAW 2024?
Employers, training providers, schools and colleges can get involved by holding events and activities to showcase local apprenticeships. Apprentices can share their stories and encourage others. Additionally, anyone can join the conversation on social media using #NAW2024. So there are diverse ways to show support.
Where can I find NAW 2024 news and updates on FE News?
Here you’ll find FE News articles published around NAW 2024, highlighting the latest apprenticeship statistics, initiatives, events, employer best practices and apprentice success stories.
If you have any apprenticeship reports or articles for NAW 2024 and you want to share them on FE News please email us via NewsDesk! We welcome relevant submissions.
Inspiring Business and Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony hosted at Sunderland College
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) held an inspiring event to celebrate the achievements of the region’s apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. Held…
Construction apprenticeship jobs fair marks Ladder Skills Academy’s first birthday
The first anniversary of the opening of the Ladder Skills Academy was celebrated with a successful construction apprenticeship jobs fair as part of National Apprenticeship…
Stoke-on-Trent MP shines a light on College Apprenticeships
On Friday 9th February, Jonathan Gullis, MP for Stoke-on-Trent North visited Stoke on Trent College’s Burslem Campus to highlight the significance of Apprenticeships in driving…
RMA Systems triumph at Bradford College Apprenticeship Games 2024
Building energy experts RMA Systems showcased their brightest talent when they joined Bradford College in marking National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The second-ever Bradford College Apprenticeship Games…
MP joins prospective Apprentices and Employers to mark the culmination of NAW 2024 at London South East Colleges
As the curtains draw on National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Gareth Bacon MP attended a special event at London South East Colleges’ Orpington campus. A ‘Find…
Rochester MP breakfasts with employers to discuss technical education and apprenticeships
Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst and Kent business leaders talked technical education and apprenticeships at a Gillingham school business breakfast earlier this month. Waterfront…
Shining a light on community heroes
“So many of our apprentices make a positive difference, both within their organisation and the community they serve” It was a real celebration of community…
Aston University degree apprenticeship student announced as winner of national apprenticeship competition
An @AstonUniversity degree apprenticeship student has been announced as the winner of a national apprenticeship competition. Billy Gamov, who is studying engineering and is due to graduate…
Newbury College lights the way with Apprenticeship celebration
Newbury College (@newburycollege) and University Centre Newbury (UCN) have marked National Apprenticeship Week (05 February 2024 – 09 February 2024) by honouring the achievements of…