National Apprenticeship Week

America at Work: Making America Skilled Again through Registered Apprenticeship

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).

We're gearing up for the inaugural Spring National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) from April 26 - May 2, 2026, and hope you will join us to celebrate! Starting in 2026, NAW will continue to be held in the spring, and we're preparing for the biggest NAW ever! The theme for NAW 2026 is America at Work: Making America Skilled Again through Registered Apprenticeship.

As the nation celebrates its 250^th year and continues its reindustrialization, the NAW 2026 theme reflects Registered Apprenticeship's prominence as a key strategy to ensure the American worker is equipped for the skilled jobs of today and tomorrow. NAW proclamations and events held around the country help to build awareness of Registered Apprenticeship as we collectively work towards enrolling 1 million apprentices! Check out the Department's press release to learn more about NAW and how to get involved!

Save the date! Future National Apprenticeship Week observances after 2026 will take place during the below dates:

• April 25 – May 1, 2027
• April 23 – April 29, 2028

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