NAW 2017 runs from 6 to 10 March, bringing together
employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the
success of apprenticeships.
Today marks the start of the tenth annual National Apprenticeship
Week (#NAW2017). The week will highlight the success of
apprenticeships over the last decade, celebrating the positive
impact on individuals, businesses and the economy, with the theme
‘ladder of opportunity’.
A launch event held at Barclays Bank on Canary Wharf officially
kick-started the week, with Secretary of State for Education, Rt
Hon MP addressing an audience
of 100 employers and apprentices.
The Secretary of State highlighted at the launch event, not only
the lifetime benefits associated with gaining an apprenticeship,
but also how apprenticeships are a gold-standard route into a
great career.
The Minister was followed by inspirational accounts from former
apprentice Lucy Wilkins at Somerset County Council and Get In Go
Far campaign star Chris Achiampong from IBM. They were joined by
2 Barclays apprentices – Jonathan Allen and Natalie Ojevah.
Also addressing the audience were Chair of the Apprenticeship
Delivery Board and the National Apprenticeship Ambassador
Network, David Meller and Mike Thompson, Head of Apprenticeships
at Barclays.
Sue Husband, Director, National Apprenticeship Service said:
Year-on-year I am overwhelmed by how many organisations get
behind National Apprenticeship Week to celebrate the positive
impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the
wider economy.
I have no doubt that this, our 10th National Apprenticeship
Week, will be our biggest and best yet. Today’s launch event
has showcased some brilliant apprenticeship success whilst also
demonstrating how apprenticeships have benefited both
apprentices and employers.
Apprentices are on the path to a great career with an
apprenticeship; and for employers, apprenticeships bring
opportunity: to attract new talent, to offer progression for
current staff, and to develop a motivated and highly qualified
workforce. With apprenticeships available in 1500 job roles and
covering more than 170 industries – there has never been a
better time to get involved in apprenticeships.
A huge range of organisations, including employers,
apprentices, training organisations, colleges and schools are
supporting the week by hosting events and activities. Full
details of the events happening across England can be viewed on
our NAW 2017 events
map.
