National Apprenticeship Week – Employer Event

WAES are delighted to invite employers to learn more about our apprenticeships and opportunities in the sector. The event is for employers already working with apprentices as well as those interested in finding out more about getting involved. It is free and invite-only so please make sure to book an Eventbrite ticket.

This will be a practical session on how to offer an apprenticeship opportunity, available funding and how we at WAES can support you. It will take place online.

The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2026 is Skills for Life. At WAES we believe that work-based learning and apprenticeship programmes are a great way to diversify the workforce and offer opportunities for people to train, whilst working, so they can bring new skills, experiences and perspectives to organisations.

The event will include talks from the WAES apprenticeship team as well as Nikki Christie, Deputy Director, Creative, Digital, Finance and Business Services at Skills England.

At WAES we deliver a number of apprenticeship standards:

• Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
• Level 3 Customer Service Specialist
• Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant
• Level 3 Cultural Learning and Participation Officer
• Level 3 Collections Technician
• Level 3 Art Market Coordinator

For more information about our apprenticeship offer, please see here.