National Apprenticeship Week 10th – 14th February 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 10th – 14th February 2025

It’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) when, top employers and organisations come together to showcase their opportunities to thousands of attendees, who are actively seeking an apprenticeship.

Grace Academy Solihull will be celebrating and therefore taking part in, this week, which has the theme this year of ‘Skills for Life’, by providing students with access to a variety of interactive online resources, guest speakers from respected companies within the community, interactive activities, lesson starters and tutor time tasks. 

During NAW2025 there are a number of different ways that students and parents/carers can also be involved with this by using the resources in the websites below that are offering fun and exciting ways for students to get involved this year including games, videos, webinars and more.

Event

Link

BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize Careers has been developed in collaboration with experts, partners and young people. It offers peer-to-peer and expert advice to support young people in making subject choices throughout their education and in taking the first steps into the working world. The site is packed with free videos, quizzes and podcasts.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers 
Amazing Apprenticeships

Amazing Apprenticeships are the leading resource partner for National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), providing a wide range of apprenticeships and technical education materials, guidance and support.

https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/ 
The Big Assembly

Join The Big Assembly for all things apprenticeships. The event will include apprenticeship myth busting, Q&As, feedback from employers, as well as former and current apprentices. The event will be held on 11 February 2025.

https://bigassembly.org/ 
Career Map

Encourage your child to participate in live webinars and interactive Q&A sessions throughout the week. They can engage directly with top employers, learn about diverse apprenticeship programs, and discover how these opportunities can shape their futures.

https://careermap.co.uk/ 
Get My First Job

Whether you know exactly what career you want to pursue or have no  idea where to start, there’s advice, guidance, opportunities and information to suit everyone. From apprenticeships to work experience, bootcamps  to graduate programmes, they cater to everyone – no matter your  starting point.

https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/ 
Rate My Apprenticeship

RateMyApprenticeship is the go-to platform for young people looking to land their dream role straight out of school. Discover leading opportunities with the UK’s best apprenticeship employers, as well as over 55,000 honest reviews left by apprentices about their schemes. 

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/ 

Visit https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/ to get involved in other events, find career advice and find out which employers are offering apprenticeships.