National Apprenticeship Week: Free online festival launched

The Festival of Apprenticeships in partnership with Pathway Group kicks off today with a week long programme of sessions to support young people in finding out more about early career opportunities.

The campaign advocates, promotes and celebrates Apprenticeships. The event is a celebratory one that not only promotes the value apprenticeships can deliver for young people, but also gives them the knowledge and expertise about how to apply for the right one for them.

The weeklong event will feature four daily sessions between 12pm and 2pm by a number of large corporate organisations and training providers about all of the different apprenticeship opportunities available to young people when they leave school or college.

These include BT Group, Compass Group, EY, Severn Trent, DLA Piper, the NHS and many more.

Students, teachers and parents can tune in live and join the conversation or catch up at any time post event when convenient for them.

The festival will return in the summer with a roadshow exhibition promoting and celebrating all things apprenticeships.

More than just a careers fair or conference, the event is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to find out more about apprenticeships.

With top employers and learning providers highlighting their talent and promoting opportunities to future apprentices, the event will serve as a showcase of excellence in the sector.

Kasim Choudhry (pictured), event director said: “The Festival was a huge success last year. We know this year will be even bigger with more employers and more attendees. Saying this more still needs to be done to promote apprenticeship opportunities and we are confident that our event will aid in getting the message out to there. ”

You can register for the free event here.

If your organisation wants to get involved please email [email protected]