Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026: Invest in Talent – Your Future Business
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the dates for Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026.
Apprenticeship Week 2026, will take place from 2 to 6 February 2026, and will feature events across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike.
The Minister said: “Apprenticeship Week provides a great platform on which to raise the profile and showcase the very best within our apprenticeship programmes as well as the many opportunities available.
Whether you are an apprentice or an employer, or just interested in finding out more about apprenticeships, the week-long programme will have something for everyone. I would encourage all who are interested to get involved.”
Why not use Apprenticeship Week 2026 to showcase your success stories? To get involved with organising future events, please contact the Department by email at: ApprenticeWeek@economy-ni.gov.uk
Programme of events
A full programme of in-person and virtual events for Northern Ireland Apprenticeship week 2026 is available on NI Direct: