Students are being given the chance to learn more about the range of apprenticeship opportunities available to them and the benefits they bring as part of a week-long national event.

Highfields will be marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the work of apprenticeships in every sector.

A digital assembly by Victoria Standing, from Workpays - a training provider which designs and delivers workplace apprenticeship programmes - will feature as part of the event.

Victoria said: “The theme for this year's week is 'build the future', with the aim for the campaign to encourage employers to celebrate the diversity of opportunity and value that apprenticeships bring, and how they can help individuals and employers build their future.”

Students are also being encouraged to take part in a series of Workpays webinars which will be running throughout the week at Workpays Events | Eventbrite

The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across the country, will showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers and apprentices alike of all ages and backgrounds.

Bringing together apprenticeship ambassadors, MPs, training providers, apprentices, parents and employers, National Apprenticeship Week highlights the work being done across the whole apprenticeship community to promote apprenticeships and their impact.

Mr P Rose, Highfields’ Careers Lead and Head of Middle School, said: “We are delighted to be marking National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing to our students the great benefits apprentices can bring to employers and employees alike.

“Although Covid has prevented us attending any physical events, there are a number of digital resources, events and webinars available to them throughout the week.

“Apprenticeships are now more popular than ever. They are no longer just associated with skilled trades such as engineering or construction, but offered in pretty much every business sector. Understanding the range of opportunities available and the many benefits apprenticeships bring should provide great inspiration for our students for the future.”