National Apprenticeship Week 2024

Taking place between 5 and 11 February, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses, and the wider economy.

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to earn a wage, achieve a qualification and gain work experience at the same time. They are available at different levels, to people of all ages in many roles and sectors from healthcare and finance through to hair & beauty, construction and motor vehicle – and can lead to a great career.

London South East Colleges will be holding a number of events during National Apprenticeship week, across its campuses in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich. These include workshops for students and their parents/ carers, employer-led meetings, conferences and networking breakfasts.

Here’s a summary of what’s on during the week:

Monday

Tuesday 6th February Student& Parents Apprenticeship Information Evening

External Students and LSEC Students LSEC Bromley

Wednesday 7th February Apprenticeship Workshops for Schools External schools LSEC Orpington

Thursday 8th February Apprenticeship and T-Level Breakfast Briefing - In association with the South East London Chamber of Commerce Employers BR6 Restaurant, Orpington

Friday 9th February

Find your next Apprentice and Future Talent

FE Skills Exchange - Launch

Employers & selected LSEC students Employers LSEC Orpington

Rianna – Hair Apprentice

“I'm currently doing a Level 2 hair professional qualification. My goal is to become an experienced stylist in a wellrecognised salon. I feel that I excel in colouring and can greatly enhance any haircut. I am really supported at London South East Colleges and I'm currently learning a wide variety of skills that I look forward to using in the beauty and hair industry!"

Charlie Horner – Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice

“I secured myself a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship which specialised in fitting bespoke kitchens and wardrobes. I attended London South East Colleges’ Holly Hill campus one day a week and ended up achieving a distinction in my City & Guilds End Point Assessment test. I’m very proud to say that I am a skilled tradesperson and I’m looking forward to the next stage of my career. I have already gone self-employed and intend to set up a family business at some point in the future.”

Cynthia Oti – Level 5 Operational Manager Apprentice

“I’m 41 years old and a matron working at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS, Lewisham Hospital site. I enrolled on this apprenticeship as a new ward manager. I wanted to gain additional knowledge and skills on how to manage my team more effectively, to help achieve organisational goals and strategies. This has positively impacted my organisation, enabling us to meet local and national objectives. I was even awarded a highly commended prize in the Regional Apprenticeship Awards (London).”

For more information about what’s on offer at London South East Colleges, to find out more about apprenticeships or to sign up for an employer event, visit www.lsec.ac.uk/events