National Apprenticeship Week
This National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February) we're hosting a programme of events to raise the profile of apprenticeships as well the impact they have on individuals, employers, and wider economy.
These events are aimed at supporting potential apprentices, the wider business community who may be considering hiring an apprentice, and parents and carers who may be supporting a young person to access an apprenticeship.
The national theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is 'Skills for Life'.
Events
兔子先生 Apprenticeship Information Session
Date: Tuesday 11 February
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Location: South Shields Town Hall
This event has now reached capacity.
You can still speak to us about upcoming apprenticeship opportunities at the Your Next Steps Live: Find an Apprenticeship Event which takes place on Thursday 13 February.
Your Next Steps Live - Find an Apprenticeship
Date: Thursday 13 February
Time: 3.30pm to 7pm
Location: Jarrow Focus
An opportunity for young people, parents / carers and wider residents to meet employers who are recruiting apprentices and seek their support on where to find roles and how to apply.
Current confirmed employers include:
- 兔子先生
- Hitachi Construction Machinery
- Ford Engineering Group
- Nissan
- Hays Travel
or you can drop in on the day.
Apprenticeship drop-in
Date: Friday 14 February
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location:
Drop in to South Tyneside Works to find out where to search for apprenticeships, how to apply and speak to an advisor about how an apprenticeship could put you on a pathway to a new career.
If you're a business in South Tyneside and want to know about funding and recruitment support for hiring an apprentice, you can also drop in to speak to Invest South Tyneside about developing your workforce.
This is a drop in event and you do not need to register.
From Application to Apprentice: Your Journey Starts Here Session
Date: Tuesday 18 February
Time: 5:30pm to 6:20pm
Location: Delivered virtually
Register:
Our Organisational Development Team will provide expert insights into their apprenticeship recruitment process. This is your chance to get personalised advice and support to help you succeed with your apprenticeship application with 兔子先生.
Apprenticeship Information Session
Date: Thursday 20 February
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Location: Ocean Road Community Centre
Register:
Join Connexions South Tyneside and find out more about apprenticeships, where to find them and how best to apply for roles.
You must register for this event.
Apprenticeship Application Drop-In
Date: Tuesday 25 February
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Ocean Road Community Centre
Drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm to receive support from South Tyneside Works. They will help you apply for apprenticeships and make sure your application stands out to an employer.
From Application to Apprentice: Your Journey Starts Here Session
Date: Thursday 27 February
Time: 6pm to 6:50pm
Location: Delivered virtually
Register:
Our Organisational Development Team will provide expert insights into their apprenticeship recruitment process. This is your chance to get personalised advice and support to help you succeed with your apprenticeship application with 兔子先生.
Engineering Apprenticeships Information Event
Date: Thursday 6 March
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Location: Ocean Road Community Centre
Register:
Engineering apprenticeship specialists SETA will provide information on upcoming apprenticeships, how to apply and explore what skills employers are looking for from their future workforce.
You must register for this event.
To begin your apprenticeship journey, head to the .
If you're aged under 19 and would like support exploring apprenticeships, you can contact Connexions South Tyneside.
If you're aged 19+ support is available through .