National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service and is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
National Apprenticeship Week 2015 is all about:
getting more small businesses to take on apprentices
promoting the range and breadth of apprenticeships on offer, including those at Higher level and within blue chip companies
celebrating apprenticeships and the level of success that learners can achieve
Statistical evidence and case studies will be used to get these messages across. For example – did you know that:
1,000 businesses are now involved in designing the new apprenticeship standards?
or that there are 1,500 different apprenticeships on offer in more than 170 industries?
or that the government invested £1.5bn in apprenticeships in 2013 to 2014?
or that businesses report an average increase in productivity by £214 a week when they hire apprentices?
Click here to read more on the gov.uk website, including the 2014 results and output document, which demonstrates this year’s successes.
Click here for guides and webinar information on the learndirect.com website.
National Early Years Teacher Day is back on Wednesday, April 17th and it's a fantastic opportunity to shower our incredible Early Years Teachers with appreciation for the magic they bring to young lives.
We recognise the vital role Mentors play in the success of the Early Career Framework. To celebrate their dedication and contributions to the programme, we have launched 'Mentor of the Month'. This months winner is Mark Richards from the Marches School.
