National Apprenticeship Week 2026: February 9th-15th
The week-long celebration is a great time to meet employers and current apprentices to learn all about the benefits of doing an apprenticeship.
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.
While you're waiting for National Apprenticeship Week...
While you’re waiting for February to roll around, there are lots of opportunities to learn more about this great option for your next step.
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.
Amazing Apprenticeships events
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.
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.
Construction sector apprenticeships
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. They offer apprenticeships in areas such as Construction Support, Quantity Surveying, Technical Build, and Business. Keep an eye out for when applications open again in 2026.
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships vacancies
Explore 1,600+ Higher and Degree apprenticeships in the October 2025 edition of the Higher & Degree Vacancy listing. Download the list of vacancies here.
The Higher & Degree Listing is a bi-annual publication, with the next release planned for January 2026. Register here to be one of the first to receive it!
Accountancy Apprenticeship Application Masterclass with ACCA
Join this online webinar on December 9th to learn more about applying for an accountancy apprenticeship.
Solicitor Apprenticeships in Milton Keynes
Dentons’ Solicitor Apprenticeship offers a debt-free route to becoming a qualified solicitor. Earn while you work towards your LLB Law degree, gaining hands-on experience alongside your studies. Learn, grow, and build your legal career from day one. Apply by December 21st 2025.
Apprenticeships at Tesco
Tesco's Stronger Starts apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity for young people to earn while they learn, gain skills and qualifications, receive ongoing support and enjoy long-term career opportunities. The Tesco Early Careers team are running a Zoom webinar on 8th December at 4pm to explain what apprenticeships are available, what's involved, the benefits available, and more.
More current apprenticeship opportunities
Check out the current apprenticeship vacancies at Volkswagen Group.
Think you know about apprenticeships?
We've 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.