{"id":146221,"date":"2026-02-06T15:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=146221"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:29:00","slug":"national-apprenticeship-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/national-apprenticeship-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Reaseheath celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with events and awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mlb1fb75-64e2d1167e98c0cc95082fa5037fc07c avia-slideshow-large av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 66.699029126214%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mlb1fb75-64e2d1167e98c0cc95082fa5037fc07c__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146222 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146222\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-1030x687.jpg\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" title='RHC02885' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RHC02885-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-146221'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5sta4rx-ef84c2ed56a6a298cea65d53aeba6ff9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Reaseheath College and University Centre is set to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with a full programme of activity recognising the value of apprenticeships and celebrating student achievement.<\/p>\n<p>This national annual campaign brings together employers, education providers and apprentices from across the country, and this year\u2019s theme, Skills for Life, shines a spotlight on the practical, transferable skills apprentices develop throughout their training.<\/p>\n<p>The week starts on Monday, 9th February with a Reaseheath Apprenticeship Fair, taking place at the Nantwich-based campus from 3pm to 6pm. This drop-in event will give prospective apprentices, parents and employers the chance to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities, speak directly with teams and explore progression routes.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, 11th February, the college will host its annual Apprenticeship Awards, recognising the commitment, progress and achievements of apprentices and the employers who support them. Award winners will be officially unveiled on Celebration Friday,13th February, as part of the national week of recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, Reaseheath will be marking the national daily themes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skills for Life \u2013 sharing stories from apprentices, employers and partners that highlight the real-world skills developed through apprenticeships;<\/li>\n<li>Employer Tuesday \u2013 showcasing apprenticeship programmes and employer partnerships that support workforce development and fill skills gaps;<\/li>\n<li>Apprentice Wednesday \u2013 celebrating apprentices and encouraging others to explore apprenticeship opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>T Level Thursday \u2013 highlighting technical education routes, progression opportunities and pathways into skilled careers<\/li>\n<li>Celebration Friday \u2013 recognising apprentice success and achievements;<\/li>\n<li>The NAW Weekender \u2013 sharing highlights and inspirational stories from across the week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The week of activity follows a strong year for apprenticeships at Reaseheath. In 2024-25, the college bucked the national trend, recording a 13.2% increase in new apprenticeship starts at a time when apprenticeship numbers declined nationally. Nearly three-quarters of apprentices successfully completed their course, reflecting effective support and strong links between employers, tutors and students.<\/p>\n<p>Sharon Yates, Sharon Yates, Assistant Principal &#8211; Skills and Partnerships, said: \u201cApprenticeships at Reaseheath are focused on developing Skills for Life. Alongside technical expertise, apprentices build transferable skill<strong>s such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience and confidence. These skills support progression across roles and industries, helping apprentices adapt, grow and succeed throughout their careers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNational Apprenticeship Week 2026 provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices, recognise our valuable industry partnerships that make them possible, and encourage more people to consider apprenticeships as a positive and practical route into a wide range of careers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anyone interested in apprenticeships at Reaseheath College and University Centre, whether as a prospective apprentice, employer or parent, is encouraged to get in touch. Speak to the apprenticeships team at <a href=\"mailto:apprenticeships@reaseheath.ac.uk\">apprenticeships@reaseheath.ac.uk<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/apprenticeship\">www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/apprenticeship<\/a>s to explore current opportunities and support available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reaseheath College and University Centre is set to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with a full programme of activity recognising the value of apprenticeships and celebrating student achievement.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":146222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[868,468],"tags":[963,962,961],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - 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