National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 will run from Monday 9 – Sunday 15 February to showcase the benefits of apprenticeships. With the theme ‘Skills for Life’, NAW 2026 will focus on the role of apprenticeships in breaking down barriers to opportunity and driving economic growth by equipping people with the skills employers need.
It is a great opportunity to showcase the value of apprenticeships in construction ahead of Open Doors Week, and we are encouraging all members to think about how they can celebrate their apprentices and the impact that they have on businesses. If you are looking for inspiration, there are lots of ideas in the NAW 2026 Toolkit. Any members in‐scope to CITB who would like support with finding, recruiting and retaining apprentices should contact CITB’s New Entrant Support Team.