National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships and skills make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Since 2020, over 1.6 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from health to digital, to engineering and beyond. 

In the financial year 2023/2024, young people under the age of 25 accounted for more than half of all apprenticeship starts.  

From August 2025, the Government introduced foundation apprenticeships to give young people new routes into good jobs. These will help young people learn job skills and develop confidence, with the chance to move on to more advanced apprenticeships later.

NAW 2026 is scheduled for February 9-15 under the theme "Skills for Life". Find out more HERE.

And read about some amazing apprentices in our industry in the January edition of Lift Industry News HERE.