The 18th National Apprenticeship Week takes place this year from 10th – 16th February!

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, which aims to shine a light on the amazing work being undertaken by apprentices, employers and training providers across England.

It is also a fantastic opportunity to inspire students to consider apprenticeships as a future option and to share information about apprenticeships and technical education.

If you would like to find out more about apprenticeships, visit the careers pages on VLE - https://balcarras.fireflycloud.net/careers/apprenticeship-week-2025 and https://balcarras.fireflycloud.net/careers/current-vacancies-and-opportunities, you can also find lots of information in the Parent and Carer zone: amazingapprenticeships.com/zones/parent/ and also sign up to receive the monthly magazine Choices, the ultimate parent and carer guide to apprenticeships and technical education: amapps.uk/choices

Student Activity Pack

During the week students will work through an apprenticeship activity pack as well as having information on the career’s pages of VLE and the Careers Department.

For more information about national events happening during the week, please visit: naw.appawards.co.uk/events/map

You can also keep up to date with the latest National Apprenticeship Week news by following social media channels:

@AmazingAppsUK on Instagram and X, Amazing Apprenticeships on Facebook and LinkedIn

@Apprenticeships on X and Apprenticeships Gov on LinkedIn.

If you have any questions regarding the week please contact – Careers@balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk

Mrs Jill Lewis 

Careers Lead & Adviser