National Apprenticeship Week 2025
From February 10th to 16th 2025 we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, exploring the transformative power of apprenticeships.
The leading data-first apprenticeship partner
At QA, we believe apprenticeships are not just about skills; they're about future-proofing businesses, igniting careers, and unlocking potential.
As a forward-thinking and trusted partner, we've successfully accelerated the careers of over 45,000 apprentices. We work with a wide range of businesses, from local startups to industry leaders such as Capita, Capgemini, DHL, Sky, Amazon, and Costa Coffee.
We're reshaping the industry by pushing the boundaries of apprenticeships to address the digital skills gap and deliver what businesses need. Diversity and inclusion are central to our approach, driving social mobility and broadening the talent pool.
Whether you’re looking to bring fresh talent into your organisation or upskill your teams, view our National Apprenticeship Week events and see how we can help you build a brighter future.
NAW 2025 events, webinars & workshops
Catch up with recordings of our National Apprenticeship Week 2025 events.
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.
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.
Stay up to date with QA's events, including live online webinars and on-demand recordings, covering everything from cybersecurity to digital leadership.
Unlock a world of opportunities with our interactive workshops – from Python Programming to Data Management, CV Writing, Ace Your Interview and more!
Hear from our apprentices
Real stories about the impact of our apprenticeships on careers and organisations.
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.”
National Apprenticeship Week FAQs
When is National Apprenticeship Week 2025?
National Apprenticeship Week always takes place in February, and in 2025 it will be held from Monday 10th February to Saturday 16th 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?
2025 will be the 18th 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 2024?
Last year was the 17th edition of National Apprenticeship Week, which took place from 5th to 10th February 2024.
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.
Become an apprentice
If you're an individual interested in starting an apprenticeship, you can get in touch with us via our Apprenticeship platform.
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