National Apprenticeship Week 2021
Build the Future: Train, Retain and Achieve
The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers and people of all ages and backgrounds. Employers are encouraged to promote the great work of their apprentices, whilst highlighting the many benefits apprenticeships bring to their business. Apprentices, at all stages of their learning will also be celebrated over the course of National Apprenticeship Week 2021.
More information on National Apprenticeship Week 2021 is available on GOV.UK and on social media channels. Follow @Apprenticeships on Twitter and National Apprenticeship Service on LinkedIn to keep up to date.
Enginuity are taking an active part in the week and will be promoting new content each day to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of Apprenticeships. Make sure to follow us and check back for updates throughout the event.
See the Week in View for all upcoming information and other events you may be interested in happening throughout the week.
New content will be released each day, make sure to check it out below…
Friday 12th February
Meet the Engineers
Interested in finding about how you can turn what you love into engineering? Check out the different opportunities in engineering from farming to robotics and more. @thisisengineering shows the stories all different types of engineers.
DRIVES Learning Platform
The Drives Learning Platform is currently offering these free Automotive Courses. Interested? Register and start learning today!
Thursday 11th February
Giving Apprentices A Voice
Enginuity has been surveying colleges & training providers throughout Covid-19 to understand their experiences of the pandemic. This #NAW2021 we want to hear from apprentices – the most important people in any apprenticeships programme. Read and share our blog piece now.
Skills Miner
Colliding gaming and engineering together, Skills Miner is a newly created world, which uncovers, captures and endorses your gaming expertise against engineering skills. Unearth your inner engineer. Take control of the future of engineering … it’s in your hands.
Wednesday 10th February
#AskAnApprentice
Use the #AskAnApprentice hashtag on Twitter during 12 noon – 2pm on Wednesday 10th and encourage aspiring apprentices, their parents and employers to ask you questions about your apprenticeship. Encourage your followers to also follow the hashtag and look out for posts on @Apprenticeships, as apprentices will be taking over the channel.
Is an Apprenticeship in Engineering for you?
We’ve collated some of the most popular questions asked online about engineering and engineering skills – covering everything from ‘what is engineering’ to ‘what skills are required to be an engineer?’ – and put them to Enginuity’s expert Head of Policy and Strategy, Jacqueline Hall, to find out the answers.
Tuesday 9th February
Learn with Engage
This #NAW2021 learn something new! Engage is our online platform that can upgrade your skillset for industry 4.0. Learn from industry experts in a range of courses, building your digital and technological skill knowledge.
Upskill anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.
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Amazing Apprentices Resources
Check out Amazing Apprentices resources which has everything you need for National Apprenticeship Week, including a brand-new digital Activity Pack, Subject Snapshot guides, a fun and interactive apprenticeship quiz, a virtual activities guide, an apprenticeship case study film and much more!
Monday 8th February
Apprenticeships Post COVID
The opportunity is there – we just need to harness young people’s keenness to build a better world and equip them with the skills they’ll need to do it. Here, a new opportunity calls for an (in engineering) age-old solution.
Industry Apprenticeship Council Survey
The Industry Apprentice Council is the voice of apprentices from across the world of advanced manufacturing and engineering. We send out regular surveys to understand what’s important to apprentices, and we turn the results into our prestigious annual reports. In just five minutes you can give us your views and help to make this IAC report the most insightful ever – at a time when ensuring the views and experiences of apprentices are heard is more important than ever before. It’s your future, so shape it!
The Week In View
Monday 8th February: Launch day
Look out for the following content from Enginuity on Monday:
- What does Build Back Better mean in the context of apprenticeships? Our special #NAW2021 blog attempts to answer just that question – but we’d love to hear your views.
- With Covid-19 restrictions on apprenticeships likely to be in place for months to come, it’s more important than ever that apprentices’ voices are heard! This #NAW2021, take 5 minutes to complete the IAC Apprentices annual survey
It’s really important we start the week with a burst of positivity for apprenticeships and get #NAW2021 trending across the country again! We will also use the day to focus on how apprenticeships launch and develop careers.
Tuesday 9th February: #AskAnEmployer
Look out for the following content from Enginuity on Tuesday:
- Engage (learn something new during NAW / upgrade your skillset)
Employers – Encourage your followers to ask their apprenticeships questions using #AskAnEmployer – be on hand to answer about how apprenticeships have helped your organisation train, retain and achieve.
#AskAnEmployer
Use the #AskAnEmployer hashtag during 12 noon – 2pm on Tuesday 9th and encourage your followers to ask questions about
how apprentices have built your business, helping them to see the real business benefits.
Other events you may enjoy:
UCAS Apprenticeship Fair
On Tuesday 9th February, 10am-4pm, UCAS will be hosting a Virtual Apprenticeships Event to help students, parents and teachers to discover apprenticeships. You will be able to speak with experts and access a range of interesting and exciting information. To find out more, please visit the link below.
www.UCAS.com
The Big Assembly
On Tuesday 9th Feb at 11:10, The Big Assembly will be live-streamed to thousands of students. Hear from a range of apprentices in this fun and lively assembly. Find out more and register via the link below.
www.bigassembly.org
Wednesday 10th February: #AskAnApprentice
Look out for the following content from Enginuity on Wednesday:
- Is an Apprenticeship in Engineering for you? Read our interview with Dr Jacqueline Hall now to find out more.
- We believe EAL has a role in helping you bounce back better and to support young people affected by the pandemic into work, so we’ve partnered with GetMyFirstJob, to give EAL centres access to their TalentPortal FREE for 12 months. But hurry, licences are running out!
#AskAnApprentice
Use the #AskAnApprentice hashtag on Twitter during 12 noon – 2pm on Wednesday 10th and encourage aspiring apprentices, their parents and employers to ask you questions about your apprenticeship. Encourage your followers to also follow the hashtag and look out for posts on @Apprenticeships, as apprentices will be taking over the channel.
Thursday 11th February: Thank You Thursday
Look out for the following content from Enginuity on Thursday:
- Enginuity has been surveying colleges & training providers throughout Covid-19 to understand their experiences of the pandemic. This #NAW2021 we want to hear from apprentices – the most important people in any apprenticeships programme. Read – and share – our blog piece now.
- Unearth your inner engineer. Take control of the future of engineering … it’s in your hands. Try Skills Miner now!
Take the opportunity to thank the people who have helped you develop along the way. Employers, apprentices, training providers, end point assessment organisations, parents and carers, your mentor…
We would like to focus on what makes apprenticeships, and National Apprenticeship Week great. What do you love about employing apprentices or being an apprentice? Create a social video, blog or social media post to share your thoughts. Link to
Apprenticeships.gov.uk to tell people how to find out more.
Friday 12th February: Graduation Day
Look out for the following content from Enginuity on Friday:
- Celebration Press Release
Host a virtual graduation ceremony to mark your apprentices’ achievements and progression.
Other Events you may enjoy:
BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Ask the Apprentice Conference
Event Link
Saturday 13th February: Parents & Carers Day
Host a virtual to inform parents and carers about the benefits of apprenticeships, and how they might be the perfect route for their child to build their future.
Sunday 14th February: Show your love for apprenticeships
On Valentine’s Day we would like to focus on what makes apprenticeships, and National Apprenticeship Week great. What do you love about employing apprentices or being an apprentice? Create a social video, blog or social media post to share your thoughts. #NAW2021 #BuildTheFuture