Skills for Life: Kickstarting National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week is here! From February 10th to 16th, 2025, we’ll be coming together to celebrate the invaluable role apprenticeships play in shaping careers and boosting businesses. This week-long event shines a spotlight on the incredible skills apprentices develop and the successes they achieve, while also highlighting the benefits for employers. Each year, National Apprenticeship Week focuses on a new theme, and for the 18th edition, the theme for 2025 is “Skills for Life.” This theme highlights how apprenticeships provide individuals of all ages with the essential skills and experience needed for long-term success, while helping employers build a talented, future-ready workforce.
Daily Themes for NAW 2025:
Each day of National Apprenticeship Week has a special focus:
- Monday – Skills for Life
- Tuesday – Employer Tuesday
- Wednesday – Apprentice Wednesday
- Thursday – T Level Thursday
- Friday – Celebration Friday
- Saturday & Sunday – The NAW Weekender
How You Can Get Involved
Stay Connected on Social Media
Follow Paragon Skills on our social media channels to stay up to date with all the latest National Apprenticeship Week news. We’ll be sharing blogs, videos, and inspiring content that celebrate apprenticeships.
Here’s where you can find us:
You can play a part in spreading the word by sharing our posts and using the official hashtags: #NAW2025 and #SkillsforLife.
Celebrate Your Apprentices
National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to recognize and honour your apprentices’ achievements. Here are a few ideas to celebrate them:
- Share Success Stories: Highlight your apprentices’ journeys with stories and case studies of their success.
- Send Congratulations: A simple card or message to acknowledge your apprentices’ hard work can go a long way.
- Create a Digital Hall of Success: Feature your apprentices’ photos and success stories on your website or social media. Let them share their experiences, challenges, and proud moments.
Champion Apprenticeships in Your Business
Use National Apprenticeship Week to showcase the value apprenticeships bring to your business. Share how they’ve helped meet training goals and discuss the importance of apprenticeships in preparing your workforce for the future. Engage your followers in conversations about the impact apprenticeships have had on your organization.
Make a Pledge
Show your commitment to apprenticeships by making a pledge. Outline how you’re supporting apprentices in their professional growth, and share plans for taking on more apprentices in the future.
Additional Resources
For more information on how to get involved, check out the official National Apprenticeship Week toolkit.