Change of Direction Leads to Social Impact Role for Sarah
Following school, Sarah Hewitt, (33), from Belfast, worked in her family’s retail business before deciding to pursue her first passion for engineering. At 26, she…
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
FE News is proud to provide coverage of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 taking place 5-11 February. Here we answer some key questions about this annual celebration of apprenticeships.
What is National Apprenticeship Week?
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration aiming to showcase and promote the value of apprenticeships for careers, businesses and the economy across the UK.
When does NAW 2024 take place?
NAW 2024 runs from 5 February to 11 February. This year represents the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week. Therefore, it marks another exciting milestone for this event.
What is this year’s NAW theme?
The theme for NAW 2024 is ‘Skills for Life‘, highlighting how apprenticeships equip people with essential and lasting skills for career success. In this way, the theme reflects the long-term impact that quality apprenticeship training can have.
How can people get involved with NAW 2024?
Employers, training providers, schools and colleges can get involved by holding events and activities to showcase local apprenticeships. Apprentices can share their stories and encourage others. Additionally, anyone can join the conversation on social media using #NAW2024. So there are diverse ways to show support.
Where can I find NAW 2024 news and updates on FE News?
Here you’ll find FE News articles published around NAW 2024, highlighting the latest apprenticeship statistics, initiatives, events, employer best practices and apprentice success stories.
If you have any apprenticeship reports or articles for NAW 2024 and you want to share them on FE News please email us via NewsDesk! We welcome relevant submissions.
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