This National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February 2026) we are proud to celebrate the businesses that have invested in apprenticeships and the future of their workforce – and of course, the apprentices themselves!
This week, particularly as your digital channels are filled with the inspiring stories of apprentices and their achievements, is also a perfect time to consider how your business attracts, develops and retains talent. Do you utilise apprenticeships?
In a competitive labour market and with skills shortages across industry, apprenticeships offer a proven, practical solution – helping organisations grow skilled teams while investing in the future workforce.
Despite common misconceptions, they aren’t just for entry-level positions. Apprenticeships span multiple levels and sectors, allowing businesses to upskill existing staff, close skills gaps, and create career progression pathways.
For employers, the benefits don’t stop there: apprenticeships are cost-effective, tailored to organisational needs, and proven to improve productivity and staff retention. With Train’d Up’s hybrid training model and ongoing support, apprentices quickly become confident, capable contributors who understand your business inside out and are ready to work from day one.
In fact, the benefits of apprenticeships are far reaching and don’t stop there, read our blog to find out more.
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Connor Knight, Apprentice Co-Ordinator, Engineering at Martin Robey, has to say: “Train’d Up provides outstanding apprenticeship training, equipping Martin Robey Engineering with highly skilled, motivated, dependable talent that drives long-term success.”
And whilst the benefits for apprentices differ, they are just as extensive. Apprentices earn while they learn and gain hands-on skills, academic knowledge and industry insight, to name but a few.
Here’s what Tabasuum Bhola, Engineering Design Technician Apprentice at Transport for London, had to say about her apprenticeship: “From my experience, classroom-based learning at university wasn’t the right path for me, so I chose an apprenticeship instead. It’s allowed me to gain hands-on experience, whilst work towards a recognised qualification, and apply my knowledge practically in a real working environment.
“My apprenticeship is helping me build strong technical skills as well as important professional skills such as communication, problem-solving, and time management. It’s given me a clear understanding of industry standards and expectations, and it’s helping me grow in confidence as I develop both personally and professionally.”
And Finley Holt an apprentice at Martin Robey adds: “I chose an apprenticeship due to the opportunities it provides and the knowledge it gives me to excel in my future career path.”
So, whether you’re looking to grow your team, or develop your existing workforce, an apprenticeship could be the smart next step for your business.
Now is the time to invest in talent, strengthen your organisation, and build a workforce ready for the future.
To find out more about how Train’d Up can support your business with apprenticeships, book a free, no obligation discovery call with our team of experts or contact us via email: BDM@traindup.org