National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration where ApprenticeshipUSA partners – employers, apprentices and graduates, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and federal, state, and local government agencies and more – host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for strengthening our economy by developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs and creating pathways for career seekers to catapult into in-demand jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor coordinates NAW in order to promote Registered Apprenticeship, in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Act (50 Stat. 664; 29 U.S.C. 50).
2024 marked 10 years of NAW and in response to stakeholder feedback, NAW was moved from the fall to the spring, with a weeklong celebration to resume in 2026. To help with the shift, this year brings a single National Apprenticeship DAY.
To learn more about NAW, visit the ApprenticeshipUSA website
