9-15 February 2026
National Apprenticeship Week Australia
It’s in the making
to go until National Apprenticeship Week
Celebrating Australian Apprenticeships: Building Skills, Careers and Our Future
National Apprenticeship Week Australia (NAWA) celebrates the role of apprenticeships and traineeships in building the skills and confidence of individuals – and strengthening the industries and economy of our nation.
Across one week each February, employers, apprentices, schools, training providers, and government come together to:
Recognise the contribution of apprentices and trainees
Showcase apprenticeships as a respected and rewarding career pathway
Highlight the role employers play in shaping the workforce of tomorrow
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Ways to Participate
Whether you’re an employer, apprentice, school, or industry group you can get involved in National Apprenticeship Week.
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NAWA Resources
Access logos, banners, posters, and social media graphics to share the National Apprenticeship Week message.
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Get on Board
Join other organisations across Australia in championing apprenticeships and shaping the future workforce.
National Apprentice Week 2026 Theme
It’s in the making
“It’s in the making” is a celebration of potential – of what’s still to come and what the future holds.
For apprentices, it’s a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start and keep going. Skills, confidence, purpose – they’re all in the making. Every hour on the tools, in the field, or in the classroom is shaping a career that’s real, respected, and in demand. You’re not waiting for success. You’re building it.
For employers, it’s a call to invest early in people, in promise, in possibility. Hiring an apprentice isn’t just filling a role. It’s shaping talent from the ground up, growing loyalty, and building a pipeline of skilled professionals who are already aligned with your business. The future of your workforce? It’s in the making, right now.
“It’s in the making” speaks to creation, transformation, and momentum. It reminds us that great things don’t just appear fully formed; they’re made, crafted, and earned. That’s the power of apprenticeships.