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National Apprenticeship Week at NTU

6 - 12 February 2023

National Apprenticeship Week returns from 6 -12 February 2023 with a series of in-person and online events taking place at NTU and across the UK over the seven-day period.

The week focuses on the many ways that apprentices are having a positive impact in the workplace, with the theme of this year's week 'Skills for Life.'

Find a list of activities scheduled during the week below:

Apprenticeships Open Day

Date: Thursday 9 February 2023
Time: 1 - 5 pm
Location: Newton Building, City Campus

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Held in conjunction with Nottingham College, our Apprenticeships Open Day will bring together employers, current and prospective apprentices, academics, course leaders, industry experts and more.

Featuring interactive sessions and live presentations, this event is aimed at providing information across all areas of the apprenticeships journey. There will also be the opportunity for those looking to pursue an apprenticeship to meet with employers actively promoting job vacancies.

For Students

From 1 pm

The day will begin with a focus on prospective apprentices, looking to learn more about life as an apprentice at NTU.

This will give future apprenticeship students the chance to meet employers to discuss job opportunities, an overview of the apprenticeship journey and information on the range of cross-industry apprenticeships available.

For Employers

From 3 pm

Open to businesses from across all sectors and industries, this event will provide practical advice on how to access the many tangible benefits apprenticeships can provide. We can help you to find innovative solutions to your business needs, by engaging in one-to-one conversations with our team, current partners and industry experts

The day will feature short presentations on NTU’s apprenticeship offer and key elements of the recruitment and training process. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions of employers, apprentices and members of our team during a live panel discussion.

Online discovery event for employers

Date: Wednesday 8 February 2023
Time: 12 - 1.30 pm
Location: Online

This online lunchtime event is designed to help employers thinking about taking on an apprentice to find out more information about NTU apprenticeships. We will be outlining why you should choose us as your training provider, highlighting the benefits of an apprenticeship and providing guidance on sector-specific courses.

Ask questions relating to individual courses in breakout rooms, take part in an interactive panel discussion and meet our apprenticeships team.

Apprenticeships at NTU

We offer a number of higher and degree apprenticeships, ranging from levels 3-7, across eight industry areas:

  • Business and Administration
  • Childcare and Education
  • Construction
  • Digital
  • Food and Drink
  • Health and Science
  • Law
  • Social Work

Our apprenticeship courses are developed in collaboration with industry experts, so you can be sure to receive the right knowledge and insights to hit the ground running.

Find out more on our Apprenticeships webpage.

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Be sure to connect with us on social media for exclusive content thoughout the week, including 'A Day in the Life' of an apprentice, success stories and much more.

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To learn more about any of our events for National Apprenticeship Week or apprenticeships at NTU, please contact the Apprenticeships team.