National Apprenticeship Week 2023
Monday 6th to Friday 10th February
#SkillsForLife #NAW2023
National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on the economy and wider society.
We’re incredibly proud of our award-winning apprenticeships team and this is a great opportunity to shout about our provision.
The national theme for 2023 is #SkillsForLife and how apprenticeships can help to provide individuals with these.
Keep your eyes peeled for lots of exciting things going on at the College – details of which can be found below.
What’s going on during #NAW2023 at Bradford College?
Get involved with a full week of apprenticeship events, read in-depth interviews with our apprentices and meet the team behind the award-winning apprenticeship team at Bradford College.
Monday 6th February
Read our interview with Alexandra Robinson, the Business Administration apprentice who’s faced many challenges to follow her dreams and is now working in a primary school.
Tuesday 7th February
Meet Kelly McAllister and Nicky Betteridge (on the left), from the Bradford College Apprenticeships team, to find out more about their roles and what separates us from our competitors.
Wednesday 8th February – Apprenticeships Open Day
Visit our Apprenticeship Open Day, from 2pm – 6pm, at our Little Germany Campus.
Also read our second in-depth interview with James Bland, an engineering apprentice furthering his existing qualifications and thriving on one of our specialist courses.
Thursday 9th February – Apprenticeship Games 2023
Employer teams, made up of staff and students, compete to be the very first ‘Apprenticeship Team of the Year’!
Held at our city centre campus, teams from the region’s leading apprenticeship employers will face off in a series of exciting, interactive challenges, with the winners being crowned our inaugral champions.
Read our Q&A, with Charlotte and Nathan from the Bradford College Apprenticeships team, to find out more about our offerings and why an apprenticeship could be the ideal route for you.
Friday 10th February
To round off the week, we share details of the winners of the Bradford College Apprenticeship Games 2023.
Take a look at our third and final interview of the week with Kelli Brown, an apprentice with the unique story of both studying and working at Bradford College.
An apprenticeship helps you progress your career and you can use the skills you’ve learnt in various different ways.
Alexandra Robinson, Business Administration Apprentice
Do you want to be an apprentice?
You’ll mostly learn through ‘on-the-job’ training, which is exactly what it says on the tin. Working within your chosen trade, getting hands-on training from your employer, giving you skills to last a lifetime. Then there’s usually one day a week ‘off-the-job’ training in College.
Are you an employer?
Our guidance for employers tells you all you need to know about employing an apprentice before you pledge your support.