Apprenticeship Week 2023 Kicks off 6th February!

This week we’re highlighting the fantastic events being planned by our members as part of Apprenticeship Week!

Apprenticeship Week is led by the Department for the Economy and is an annual week-long celebration which runs from 6th to 10th February 2023 and builds on the resurgence in apprenticeship numbers following the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to raise the profile of apprenticeships across Northern Ireland by bringing together partners including local councils, employers, universities, further education colleges and private training providers.

Professor Jonathan Heggarty MBE, external judge; 2022 Higher Level Apprentice Award winner, Lewis Connelly; 2022 Apprentice Award winner, Lauren Johnston and Kathryn McCamley, chair of the 2023 judging panel.

We’re excited to be highlighting some of the upcoming events of our members that help equip the best and brightest of the North West fulfil their full potential. Apprenticeships play a vital role in the Northern Ireland economy with the North West being no exception. Below are some of the great events being planned by members of the Chamber!

Below are some of the great events being planned by members of the Chamber!

Derry City and Strabane District Council

‘Bring IT on Girls – future skills event for IT’

Monday 6 February

9.30 am to 12.30 pm

The Guildhall

The event gives technology companies a chance to showcase future career opportunities in the sector by bring together 10 companies, and leaders in the sector to discuss what the future has in store.

Workplus

‘Meet the Parents’

Tuesday 7 February

4.30pm to 5.30pm

FREE online event

To help parents become better informed about apprenticeships and their benefits. 

Rutledge Training 

‘Meet the employer and learn about current vacancies  

Wednesday 8 February 2023

11 am to 2 pm

Waterloo Place offices

A chance to meet employers who are offering apprenticeship opportunities. 

Fleming Agri Products

‘Pathways to Engineering and Manufacturing’

Wednesday 8 February

10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Newbuildings

The event is perfect for students, parents and teachers who are interested in exploring career opportunities in manufacturing and engineering. This is a fantastic showcase of one of many brilliant Engineering and Manufacturing employers in the North West whose work with apprentices are vital to the North West economy.

North West Regional College has a huge range of events taking place during Apprentice Week. NWRC are running taster sessions in Dental Nursing, Health and Social Care, as well as try before you buy events and a coffee morning. The Apprenticeship Roadshow will also take place at Shantallow Community Centre. North West Regional College produces some of the most promising apprentices in Northern Ireland and the events at NWRC this Apprenticeship week highlight the wide range of opportunities they offer.

We’re delighted for these incredible members to have their important work platformed and hope you’ll join in in championing apprentices and those who help them on their journey!