A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
Apprenticeships for Individuals
Apprenticeships are an exciting option - a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
It can take between one and 6 years to complete an apprenticeship depending on which one you choose, what level it is and your previous experience. It’s funded from contributions made by the government and your employer.
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Apprenticeships for employers
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to recruit, train and retain your staff. Funded through the levy at up to 100% for levy payers and 95% for non-levy payers, they offer real world experience alongside world class training.
Available from Level 2 (Intermediate) to Master’s Level, apprenticeships are for all skill levels, all sectors, all ages and at any stage in an employee’s career journey
Growth Works with Skills can help you to navigate the world of apprenticeships, find a provider that will support you, the employer, and the individual undertaking apprenticeship training. We can demystify the apprenticeship levy, the Digital Apprenticeship Service and help you to identify opportunities for apprenticeships within your business.
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Exploring Apprenticeships
Join Debbie Lenton from the Peterborough Skills Academy and Dan Burns from Cambridge Regional College to explore apprenticeship opportunities. Learn about CRC’s approach, successes, and wider impact. Perfect for employers, educators, and individuals interested in apprenticeships.
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Exploring AI & Digital Skills
Explore the transformative potential of apprenticeships focused on Business Administration with AI and Microsoft 365 and Digital Marketing with Generative AI, highlighting how these programmes can address evolving workforce needs. Hosted by Purplebeard
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Investment in Skills Roundtable
Co-facilitated by the Department for Education and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
This session is an opportunity to share your insights on skills challenges, training, and workforce investment—helping shape Government’s national Post-16 Strategy.
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Love to Learn
Whether you're an employer looking to develop your workforce, a professional seeking upskilling opportunities this online event is for you!
Bauer Media will share how creative-led apprenticeship programmes can shape the next generation of talent in the media industry and Steadfast training will discuss the benefits and opportunities of generic apprenticeship programmes across multiple sectors.
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Omar's story - National Apprenticeship Week 2025
How Apprenticeships can help businesses
Naomi Taylor talks about her Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with Famille
National Apprenticeships Week - Evolving Networks and Growth Works With Skills Case study
How we can help
Whether you are starting to explore apprenticeship options for your business, have specific questions around funding or practical issues, or are ready to recruit, we are on hand to work with you and guide you through the process.
Our team of Skills and Business Relationship Managers can offer:
- Support with identifying apprenticeship opportunities
- Understanding the standards and process
- Advice for advertising for an apprentice
- Understanding the apprenticeship levy and accessing the levy pool