National Apprenticeship Week 2025
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Introduction
2025, the perfect opportunity to showcase the amazing impact apprenticeships have had on people across all ages and backgrounds as an apprentice or an employer. This week, 10th – 16th February, is National Apprenticeship Week 2025 which is a chance to recognise and promote the value of apprenticeships. It brings everyone involved in an apprenticeships together to shine a positive light on the importance of them.
Why apprenticeships matter?
Apprenticeships provide an alternative to traditional education routes like college or university, something that more recently over the years, young people are beginning to shy away from. Apprenticeships are a great way to get hands-on experience, build industry skills, and earn a valuable qualification—all while getting paid! They’re not just for school leavers either; even if you’ve been to college or university, you might still be able to do one, depending on the level and your existing qualifications. They’re the perfect mix of learning and working, giving you real-world experience while still developing your skills. If you want to kick-start your career and learn on the job, an apprenticeship could be the ideal path for you!
For employers, apprenticeships help cultivate skilled talent, bringing fresh ideas and innovation into their business. However, this is not always the case, employers can upskill current staff to keep things running smoothly, stay ahead of the competition, and make sure their team feels valued. Giving employees the chance to learn and grow keeps them motivated, improves productivity, and helps a business thrive! Government funding and support too means that when many businesses invest in apprentices, it makes it a win-win for everyone included.
How to get involved during NAW25
Throughout the week we will be hosting webinars to promote apprenticeship opportunities with us, sharing apprentice and employer success stories, the best tips, advice and much, much more! You can check out all our social media platforms to see even more of what we’re getting up to during NAW25.
The themes of NAW 2025 include:
- Skills For Life- equipping individuals with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers.
- Employer Tuesday- showcasing how businesses can leverage apprenticeships to address skills gaps and develop a talented workforce
- Apprentice Wednesday- celebrating apprentices journeys, achievements, and contributions
- T-Level Thursday- highlights the experiences of T Level students and the contributions they make during their industry placements
- Celebration Friday- concludes by celebrating the accomplishments of apprentices and the support from employers and training providers
- NAW Weekender- offers a chance to reflect on the week’s activities and continue promoting the value of apprenticeships
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For aspiring apprentices who want to kickstart their career within the next 3 months, make sure to check out all our apprenticeship vacancies already available or register now on the website to ensure the best opportunities for you. If you are an employer, you can request a callback via our website or simply learn more about hiring an apprentice of upskilling your current staff through our recent YouTube video you can watch here: Gain insightful knowledge, from our Employer-Partner Manager, Sebastian Fitzharris, and our Managing Director, Daniel Wells, into why your business would benefit from a NowSkills apprentice and what it can bring to your business too!
Final Thoughts
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of past and present apprentices while inspiring the next generation to take that exciting first step. It’s also a great opportunity for employers to discover how apprenticeships can benefit their business and get answers to any questions they might have.
If you’re thinking about starting an apprenticeship, this is your moment! Not only can you explore career-boosting opportunities, but you’ll also gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and develop skills that will set you up for success. We offer eight fantastic apprenticeship courses, from Marketing to Data to IT, at both Level 3 and Level 4. Head over to the ‘Courses’ tab on our website to find the perfect fit for you.
For our current apprentices, NAW25 is packed with brilliant free resources to help you grow, develop, and make the most of your apprenticeship journey. Take advantage of everything this week has to offer and keep building your skills for the future!
My own reflections as an apprentice
Seven months into my Content Creator Level 3 apprenticeship at NowSkills, and I can confidently say it’s been a game-changer for my future in digital marketing and content creation. Sure, I might be a little biased as an apprentice for NowSkills, but the skills I’ve gained so far are ones I’ll carry with me for my future career progression! The support from my line manager and tutor has been incredible, helping me grow my skillset and set clear goals to progress in my role. My apprenticeship has opened doors to opportunities I might not have had if I’d taken a different route, like university—which is exactly why I’m so passionate about promoting the amazing apprenticeship opportunities NowSkills offers to people of all ages and backgrounds. Back in college, university never really appealed to me. I knew I wanted to earn while I learned, gain real workplace experience, and build a career from day one—and my apprenticeship has given me all of that and more!
That’s why I think National Apprenticeship Week is such a fantastic way to showcase just how valuable apprenticeships are. It highlights real success stories, helps people understand the benefits, and encourages more individuals to consider apprenticeships as a great alternative to traditional education. I love seeing the awareness grow and more people realizing how many opportunities are out there!
By Fleur Young
