National Apprenticeship Week - February 9th-15th
The big week is here: National Apprenticeship Week runs from February 9th-15th and presents a great opportunity to learn everytihng you've ever wanted to know about apprenticeships!
The theme of this year's National Apprenticeship Week is Skills for Life. This reflects the importance of 'soft skills' like communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving, as well as skills that come in handy for any job or sector, such as project management, data analysis and leadership.
The week-long celebration is a great time to meet employers and current apprentices to learn all about the benefits of doing an apprenticeship.
Open evenings and webinars
There are lots of events to book onto, including in-person events in Buckinghamshire and online webinars.
Visit an Engineering Apprentice Employer
The Engineering Trust is running Employer Open Evenings during National Apprenticeship Week 2026! This exciting event brings together leading engineering employers who will open their doors to showcase the incredible work they do.
One open evening is being hosted by Ercol, which is a family-owned company and a market leader in the manufacture of high-quality solid wood furniture based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. It takes place on February 9th from 6pm to 8pm. Book your place here.
There are more local employers running open evenings during National Apprenticeship Week - learn more about them and book a place here.
Learn about apprenticeships at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Early Talent Team is hosting a virtual event - Championing Apprenticeships - on Tuesday 10th February at 6pm to explore apprenticeships in the entertainment industry.
Hear from current apprentices as they share their personal journeys and experiences, discover the exciting projects they’ve worked on and how these have equipped them with invaluable #SkillsforLife, and learn more about the Warner Bros. apprenticeship programme. Learn more and register your place here.
Apprenticeship Conference 2026
Aspiring apprentices, including current students, can explore the power of apprenticeships in shaping future careers at this event at Buckinghamshire New University’s High Wycombe Campus on Tuesday 10th February, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Expect engaging talks, networking opportunities, and real-world insights into how apprenticeships are transforming education and employment. Learn more and book your place here.
Through Amazing Apprenticeships, find events and activities that cover a range of apprenticeship opportunities, with lots of inspiration and resources. Find previously recorded webinars on the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
Find more events here, including those during and after National Apprenticeship Week about apprenticeships in nuclear security and the Met Office. National Highways are also hosting webinars to talk all things apprenticeships.
BMW are hosting a virtual evening session for year 11 and year 13 students and their parents/carers via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 11th February. If you wish to apply during this session, please have digital copies available of your CV, cover letter and predicted grades/GCSE certificates. The Teams meeting link is here (Meeting ID: 328 640 979 227 82 - Passcode: Wg7g4iR7).
Special event for parents and carers
Join Amazing Apprenticeships for a special parent and carer webinar that is designed to help parents and carers feel confident supporting the young people in their lives as they explore their options.
It's on February 9th from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Parents and carers can learn more and register here.
All about applying: CVs, covering letters, deadlines
If you're applying for an apprenticeship, work placement, internship or graduate scheme, this comprehensive application toolkit will help you include the exact kind of information that employers are looking for.
Learn how to apply for an apprenticeship and what to put in your CV and covering letter. And discover the STAR method and how it can help you land the apprenticeship role of your dreams!
A handy Apprenticeship Application Timeline
The team at Higherin have produced a timeline to show you roughly when all things apprenticeships happen across the year, so you can nail every step of the process. Remember, it's just a guide and different employers will have their own timelines and processes, so check with each employer that you approach.
Applications sometimes end early - how to stay one step ahead!
Don't presume that an application deadline is the definitive cut-off date - sometimes, employers close applications early. This can happen if there are lots of applications for the same role, for instance.
Here's how to avoid being disappointed by deadlines closing early and ensure your application meets the cut-off point - whenever that may be.
Current vacancies & opportunities
You can find apprenticeship vacancies and opportunities on the government's 'Find an apprenticeship' tool.
Learn about apprenticeship pathways and opportunities at the following employers:
Degree apprenticeships
The Sixth Formers' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships
The new edition for 2026 is a free 120-page guide to over 3,000 degree apprenticeships available for students leaving school or sixth form college in the summer of 2026. Download it here.
Explore thousands of Higher and Degree Apprenticeship vacancies
Explore 1,600+ Higher and Degree apprenticeships in the January 2026 edition of the Higher & Degree Vacancy listing. Download the list of vacancies here.
The next release is planned for April 2026. Register here to be one of the first to receive it!
Personal development mentoring for Year 12 students
If you are considering a degree apprenticeship and want to build a strong CV and LinkedIn profile, this mentoring programme run by My Great First Job could be for you. There are information sessions coming up if you'd like to learn more.
How much do you know about apprenticeships?
Think you know about apprenticeships? Take the Amazing Apprenticeships quiz to test your apprenticeship knowledge and find out key facts and information!
We've also compiled an article to bust some of the common myths surrounding apprenticeships to ensure you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your future.
