National Apprenticeship Week 2026
We came together from February 9th to February 15th to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and highlighted the transformative impact of apprenticeships for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
Celebrate NAW with the UK’s leading apprenticeship partner
At QA, we believe apprenticeships are not just about skills; they're about future-proofing businesses, igniting careers, and unlocking potential.
As a forward-thinking and trusted partner, we've successfully accelerated the careers of over 55,000 apprentices. We work with a wide range of businesses, from local startups to industry leaders such as Capita, Capgemini, DHL, Sky, Amazon, and Costa Coffee.
We're reshaping the industry by pushing the boundaries of apprenticeships to address the digital skills gap and deliver what businesses need. Diversity and inclusion are central to our approach, driving social mobility and broadening the talent pool.
Whether you’re looking to bring fresh talent into your organisation or upskill your teams see how we can help you build a brighter future.
NAW 2026 events, webinars & workshops
Explore all our exciting events during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
Stay up to date with QA's events, including live online webinars and on-demand recordings, covering everything from cybersecurity to digital leadership.
Unlock a world of opportunities with our interactive workshops – from Python Programming to Data Management, CV Writing, Ace Your Interview and more!
Attract new candidates with the tech skills you need or upskill your existing workforce with in-demand expertise. Learn more about recruiting apprenticeship talent with us.
Looking to add fresh tech talent to your team? Here's why employing an apprentice could be the perfect solution.
In this guide we take you through the process from start to finish, including how we can support you along the way.
Hear from our apprentices
Real stories about the impact of our apprenticeships on careers and organisations.
Looking to kickstart a career in tech?
Become an apprentice with us and earn as you learn, whether you’re a school leaver or an employee looking to upskill or reskill. Learn more about how to apply for an apprenticeship.
Learn how we can transform your teams
Discover how we've worked with organisations around the UK to deliver apprenticeship talent that makes a difference.
What our customers say
“Our Data Academy apprenticeships have launched and I couldn't be prouder of the offering we have built for our colleagues. Data is not just for analysts and scientists; data is part of our everyday for everyone and we are excited to be utilising our levy pot to develop skills in this area.”
“The ROI on the programme has been huge – delivering £12 million of tangible business benefits and savings from staff retention, project efficiencies and training value through integrated commercial training.”
“We’re creating a level playing field with QA. We can bring employees in from stores and build up their foundations in data. We have amazing opportunities in our technology team, like consumer analytics.”
National Apprenticeship Week FAQs
When is National Apprenticeship Week 2026?
National Apprenticeship Week always takes place in February, and in 2026 it will be held from Monday 9th February to Sunday 15th February.
What is National Apprenticeship Week?
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration of apprentices and apprenticeships in the UK. First held in 2007, the aim of National Apprenticeship Week is to showcase the benefits that apprentices and apprenticeships can make to individuals and businesses.
During National Apprenticeship Week, apprentices and educational institutions across the UK share in the success of apprenticeship programmes and raise awareness of how more people can get started on their apprenticeship journey.
National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect opportunity to kick start your career, and with QA, you can access apprenticeships for some of the most in-demand digital and tech skills in the country.
For businesses, National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to celebrate the apprentices in their organisation, as well as find out more about hiring and deploying apprentices in the future.
How many National Apprenticeship Weeks have there been?
2026 will be the 19th iteration of National Apprenticeship Week, with the first event taking place back in 2007. The event was introduced by the UK government as a way of promoting apprenticeships in the UK.
How do I find out more about apprenticeships?
You can find out more about all things apprenticeships at QA here. We also have dedicated resources to the Apprenticeships Levy for employers, and guides to how apprenticeships work.
What happened during National Apprenticeship Week 2025?
February 10-16 2025 saw the 18th edition of National Apprenticeship Week.
The theme was 'Skills for Life' and was geared towards showing how apprenticeships can help businesses develop a talented workforce with future-ready skills.
QA ran a number of webinars and events to support candidates on their apprenticeship journey.
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