The 9th-15th of February 2026 is National Apprenticeship week, a nationwide event promoting the thousands of apprenticeship opportunities across the UK.
Some of the biggest employers in country are part of the scheme, with well known names – including, Aldi, Amazon, BBC, Costa Coffee, JCB, John Lewis, Nando’s, Nestle, Royal Mail and Wickes – keen to offer their support.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship includes:
- paid employment with holiday leave
- hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
- at least 20% off-the-job training
- formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification
If you’re thinking about an apprenticeship, but you’re not sure where to start, a quick chat with one of our IAG Team may help clear up some of the details; give us a call on 0151 922 5500.
