9 December 2020
National Apprenticeship Week – registration now open!
Many thanks to all who registered interest in the past few weeks – we are thrilled to now open the official registration for our National Apprenticeship Week 2021 virtual conference on 9 February 2021.
Join us between 9am – 1pm to celebrate a very different National Apprenticeship Week and hear from amazing employers and apprentices from across the country, who will be shining a light on the fantastic work they've been doing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
What’s happening?
We will be running a dual conference with one programme designed to provide employers with information and support – and the other will be focussed on apprentices; their achievements and their experiences.
What’s in it for who?
Employers:
Our session for employers will cover information on various BPIF initiatives and government schemes, how to get the most out of your levy, information on recruiting an apprentice and how to support your staff wellbeing.
Apprentices:
In this session, we will be joined by some of our apprentices to share their personal experiences and achievements; including information on wellbeing and how they coped during the pandemic.
Full agenda to be released shortly.
How do I register?
Please find below link to register on our event platform Hopin. You can watch the conference with just a web browser, however if you have a webcam, speakers and microphone (most laptops have these built in) you’ll be able to network with other attendees on the event Hopin platform.
Remember to create a Profile when you register on Hopin. You can upload a photo before our conference and share your bio to make the most out of the networking sessions.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Register here:
https://hopin.com/events/national-apprenticeship-week-conference-2021
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