The 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week from the 3rd to 7th February 2020. It’s an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England. This year’s theme ‘Look Beyond’ celebrates the diversity in apprenticeships today. Bringing the whole apprenticeship community together, the Week celebrates the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy.
Business meetings, open days, celebration events and parents evenings are being held in workplaces, schools and training provider premises across the country. For the first time, National Apprenticeship Week includes weekend activity, with many employers opening their doors to young people and their parents at open day events.
“There is much to celebrate in apprenticeships and National Apprenticeship Week gives the whole apprenticeships community opportunity to showcase the many brilliant apprenticeships available in England today,” stated Keith Smith, Director of Apprenticeships Group at ESFA. “It is fantastic to see so many events taking place across England. I am enthused to be invited to such a variety of events this Week. There’s also lots happening across social media! Let’s all get behind apprenticeships and celebrate the opportunities apprenticeships present to fire up careers.”
Individuals interested in finding out about apprenticeships can join the #AskAnApprentice Q&A on Twitter on Wednesday 5th February. Employers interested in finding out more about the business benefits in recruiting apprentices can join the #AskAnEmployer Q&A on Thursday 6th February. Both Q&A’s run from 12 -2pm. You can also keep up to date with news on National Apprenticeship Week by following @Apprenticeships on Twitter.
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