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January 13th, 2026

Skills for Life: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Join us from Monday, 9 February to Sunday, 15 February for National Apprenticeship Week. We’re shining a spotlight on the power of apprenticeships and their ability to empower individuals, drive business success, and fuel our economy.


Emphasising the strategic importance of apprenticeship programmes, Head of Sales & Marketing Jay Crabb notes: “Apprenticeships are a vital bridge between education and industry. They provide learners with a pathway to success through real-world training, while simultaneously allowing businesses to build a future-ready workforce. We look forward to honouring the hard work of our apprentices and the partners who support them.”

Daily Themes

For its 19th year, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates 'Skills for Life.' Each day, we’ll dive into a different aspect of this journey through the following daily themes:

  • Monday 9 February - Skills for Life

  • Tuesday 10 February - Employer Tuesday

  • Wednesday 11 February - Apprentice Wednesday

  • Thursday 12 February - Opportunity Thursday

  • Friday 13 February - Celebration Friday

  • Saturday 14 February - The NAW Weekender

  • Sunday 15 February - The NAW Weekender

Resources

Get ready for the week by accessing the official National Apprenticeship Week resource hub. The hub offers tailored assets for everyone, from social media graphics to celebration toolkits, including specific resources for employers, apprentices, and educators.

Vacancies

Thinking of starting an apprenticeship? View our Pharmacy, Science and Dental apprenticeship vacancies online.

Skills Bootcamps

Find out more about our intensive 10-week Skills Bootcamps. They provide focused, practical training in high-demand areas of Pharmacy, Science, and Dental. Gain the specific, hands-on skills employers are seeking to excel in today's job market. Funded by the UK Government's Department for Education, Skills Bootcamps offer free, flexible training to help you build in-demand sector-specific skills and secure an interview with an employer upon completion.