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08 Oct 26 at 13:00 - 14:00

Employer Exchange – What to expect in the year ahead!

Join our autumn ‘Employer Exchange’ webinar to get prepared for a busy year ahead for apprenticeships and skills.

Employer Exchange – What to expect in the year ahead!

Audience

Employer
School

Thu

08

Oct

08 Oct 26 at 16:00 - 17:00

What are the alternatives to a full-time degree or degree apprenticeship? Find out how HTQs can be the perfect next step after year 13

Are you thinking about your next steps after school or college? Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications in England that are designed to give people the technical skills employers need for higher skilled jobs.

What are the alternatives to a full-time degree or degree apprenticeship? Find out how HTQs can be the perfect next step after year 13

Audience

Student
Parent
School

Tue

20

Oct

20 Oct 26 at 18:30 - 19:15

T Levels Week Parent and Carer webinar: Understanding T Levels

National T Levels Week runs from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2026. T Levels are two-year technical qualifications for 16–19-year-olds, designed with employers to prepare students for skilled employment, apprenticeships or further study. Equivalent in size to 3 A-levels, a T Level course combines classroom learning (80%) with an industry placement (20%) and focuses on vocational skills.

T Levels Week Parent and Carer webinar: Understanding T Levels

Audience

Parent
School
Student

Wed

21

Oct

21 Oct 26 at 15:30 - 16:15

NavigATE: How to search and apply for apprenticeships

Join this webinar for a step-by-step guide to the different vacancy platforms for apprenticeships, including the Government website Find an Apprenticeship, as well as to hear tips for navigating the application process.

NavigATE: How to search and apply for apprenticeships

Audience

Student
Parent
School

Thu

22

Oct

22 Oct 26 at 18:30 - 19:30

How HTQs can support you to develop new skills and prepare you for a future job

Are you aged 18–24 and thinking about your next steps? You might be taking a break while you decide what to do next, in a job that isn’t meeting your ambitions, or wondering how you might be able to combine higher education and work.

How HTQs can support you to develop new skills and prepare you for a future job

Audience

Student
Parent

Wed

04

Nov

04 Nov 26 at 9:30 - 11:30

Genie Connect: Accelerating Action – Aligning apprenticeships with the Youth Guarantee

Workshop 1 will examine the latest policy developments and how apprenticeship reforms align with Youth Guarantee ambitions.

Genie Connect: Accelerating Action – Aligning apprenticeships with the Youth Guarantee

Audience

Employer

Thu

12

Nov

12 Nov 26 at 15:30 - 16:15

NavigATE: What to expect from the apprenticeship recruitment process

Securing an apprenticeship starts with understanding the recruitment process and this webinar is here to demystify it. Ideal for prospective apprentices and those supporting them, this session offers a step-by-step look at what happens from application to appointment and offers valuable hints and tips for how to prepare.

NavigATE: What to expect from the apprenticeship recruitment process

Audience

Parent
School
Student

Mon

16

Nov

16 Nov 26 at 15:30 - 16:30

Schools & Colleges: NAW2027 Planning Webinar

Calling all careers advisers, teachers and educators! Join this webinar to find out how you can prepare for a brilliant National Apprenticeship Week 2027. Each year, we support thousands of settings across the country to celebrate the week and get involved in activities and opportunities. Let us help you to begin preparing and planning for an excellent week of celebrations.

Schools & Colleges: NAW2027 Planning Webinar

Audience

School
Student

Wed

18

Nov

18 Nov 26 at 12:30 - 13:30

Employers & Stakeholders: NAW2027 Planning Webinar

Join us for this exciting webinar to find out how you can get involved and begin preparing for National Apprenticeship Week 2027.

Each year, we support thousands of employers, apprentices, training providers and schools to celebrate the week and get involved in activities and opportunities. Let us help you to begin preparing and planning for an excellent week of celebrations.

Employers & Stakeholders: NAW2027 Planning Webinar

Audience

Employer

Wed

02

Dec

02 Dec 26 at 18:30 - 19:15

NavigATE: How to stand out in the apprenticeship application process

When it comes to applying for apprenticeships, it’s not just about ticking boxes – it’s about showing who you are and what you can bring to your future employer and their organisation. In this webinar we hear what employers say makes people stand out and share practical ideas on how to stand out for the right reasons.

NavigATE: How to stand out in the apprenticeship application process

Audience

Student
Parent
School

Tue

08

Dec

08 Dec 26 at 9:30 - 11:30

Genie Connect: Developing pathways for underrepresented groups

Workshop 2 will explore how employers can design and deliver apprenticeship pathways that better support underrepresented young people, including those who are care-experienced, with learning differences or disabilities, criminal justice-experienced and those facing socio-economic disadvantage.

Genie Connect: Developing pathways for underrepresented groups

Audience

Employer

Tue

12

Jan

12 Jan 27 at 15:30 - 16:15

NavigATE: your termly update on apprenticeships and technical education

Join us for the second of three termly webinars, designed to keep anyone responsible for careers up to date on all things apprenticeships and technical education. We’ll unpack the latest developments, walk through a timeline for the term and share ideas and resources you can use across key events and campaigns.

NavigATE: your termly update on apprenticeships and technical education

Audience

School
Student

Wed

13

Jan

13 Jan 27 at 9:30 - 11:30

Genie Connect: Building effective Level 2 apprenticeship pathways

Workshop 3 will focus on developing level 2 pathways. The introduction of Foundation Apprenticeships and the return of the Business Admin. Level 2 has created an opportunity for employers to reconsider the ways that early career entry points are designed for young people.

Genie Connect: Building effective Level 2 apprenticeship pathways

Audience

Employer

Wed

20

Jan

20 Jan 27 at 18:30 - 19:15

NavigATE: Preparing to apply for Higher & Degree apprenticeships

The brand-new Higher and Degree Vacancy Listing launches this week and this webinar will give you an exclusive preview of the listing! Whether you are applying yourself, or supporting others to apply, join us as we discuss what you should consider when applying for a Higher or Degree apprenticeship.

NavigATE: Preparing to apply for Higher & Degree apprenticeships

Audience

School
Parent
Student

Wed

10

Feb

10 Feb 27 at 18:30 - 19:15

NavigATE: National Apprenticeship Week Parent and Carer webinar: Understanding apprenticeships

Join us during National Apprenticeship Week 2027 for this special parent and carer webinar. Apprenticeships offer exciting and practical routes into rewarding careers. This session is designed to help parents and carers feel confident supporting the young people in their lives as they explore these options.

NavigATE: National Apprenticeship Week Parent and Carer webinar: Understanding apprenticeships

Audience

Parent

Wed

10

Mar

10 Mar 27 at 9:30 - 11:30

Genie Connect: Learning from the sector – Innovation, insight and employer best-practice

Workshop 4 brings together employers to share learning, test ideas and explore innovative approaches emerging across the apprenticeship landscape.

Genie Connect: Learning from the sector – Innovation, insight and employer best-practice

Audience

Employer

Wed

10

Mar

10 Mar 27 at 15:30 - 16:15

NavigATE: Supporting aspiring apprentices with SEND

This webinar is designed for anyone supporting young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship. Whether you’re a careers leader, teacher, SENDCO, support worker, parent or carer, this session will help you feel confident guiding learners and their families through the opportunities available.

NavigATE: Supporting aspiring apprentices with SEND

Audience

School
Parent
Student

Wed

21

Apr

21 Apr 27 at 15:30 - 16:15

NavigATE: your termly update on apprenticeships and technical education

Join us for the third of three termly webinars, designed to keep anyone responsible for careers up to date on all things apprenticeships and technical education. We’ll unpack the latest developments, walk through a timeline for the term and share ideas and resources you can use across key events and campaigns.

NavigATE: your termly update on apprenticeships and technical education

Audience

Student
School

Tue

27

Apr

27 Apr 27 at 18:30 - 19:15

NavigATE: Exploring alternatives to degree apprenticeships

If you’ve been aiming for a degree apprenticeship but finding it tough to secure a place, you’re not alone. This webinar will help you explore the full range of apprenticeship levels and understand why starting at Level 2, 3 or 4 can be a smart, successful route into the career you want.

NavigATE: Exploring alternatives to degree apprenticeships

Audience

School
Parent
Student

Wed

12

May

12 May 27 at 18:30 - 19:15

NavigATE: How to search and apply for apprenticeships

Join this webinar for a step-by-step guide to the different vacancy platforms for apprenticeships, including the Government website Find an Apprenticeship, as well as to hear tips for navigating the application process.

NavigATE: How to search and apply for apprenticeships

Audience

Student
Parent
School

Wed

09

Jun

09 Jun 27 at 9:30 - 11:00

NavigATE: The essentials of apprenticeships and technical education for new careers staff

Join this webinar if you’re new to a careers role in your school or college and want to feel confident talking about apprenticeships and technical education.

NavigATE: The essentials of apprenticeships and technical education for new careers staff

Audience

Student
School