National Apprenticeship Week 2024
Apprenticeships aren't what they used to be. You can become fully qualified in any area of tech. Anyone can. The only question is… do you have an apprenticeship state of mind?
Do you have an apprenticeship state of mind?
From February 10th to 16th 2025, we're diving in into the world of apprenticeships.
Instead of chasing perfect skills, say yes to those with the drive and passion to build what your business needs. We may not have it all today, but together, we can innovate and grow from within. This plucky spirit isn't just about filling roles; it's about igniting careers and unlocking potential you never knew existed.
Are you ready to reimagine talent? Discover how the apprenticeship state of mind can transform your workforce and shape your future.
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.
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.
Why recruit an apprentice
Discover how we've worked with businesses 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.”
Apprenticeship blogs
Find the answer to your burning questions about apprenticeships, and discover how they can help unlock skills to help you and your organisation thrive in the digital future.
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.
National Apprentice Week FAQs
When is National Apprenticeship Week 2024?
National Apprenticeship Week always takes place in February, and in 2024 it will be held from Monday 5th February to Saturday 10th 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?
2024 will be the 17th 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 2023?
Last year was the 16th edition of National Apprenticeship Week, which took place from 6th to 12th February 2023.
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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