National Apprenticeship Week
25th February 2024
February 10th – 16th marked the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a time dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of apprentices. Each day of the week was themed to highlight different aspects of the apprenticeship experience:
- Monday – Skills for Life
- Tuesday – Employer Tuesday
- Wednesday – Apprentice Wednesday
- Thursday – T Level Thursday
- Friday – Celebration Friday
In honour of the week, we sent out questionnaires to our apprentices to find out about their journey so far, here’s some of their feedback:
Key Skills Learnt:
- Time Management
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Confidence
What Support Has Been Given:
“Always given time to complete course work.”
“Good communication between management and [my] college.”
“My managers are always very supportive whenever I need a helping hand.”
Biggest Successes:
“Before I started my apprenticeship, I wasn’t able to call up a number and speak on the phone, but now I do it every day with no problem.”
“Managing increased workload and adapting to new systems.”
“Gaining confidence in my role and supporting training new starters in my team.”
