National Apprenticeship and National Careers Week
National Apprenticeship Week, 7 -13 Febraury 2026
A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy
The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW 2026) was “Skills for Life”.This theme highlights how apprenticeships empower individuals with essential skills and knowledge for long-term career success while helping businesses develop a skilled, future-ready workforce.
National Careers Week 2026, 2 - 7 March 2026
National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.
The theme for National Careers Week 2026 is " Own your Future". This theme focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their career journeys, building skills, and exploring diverse pathways beyond traditional routes. It encourages moving from wondering "what can I do" to deciding "what can I be"