National Apprenticeship Week Australia 2026 is your chance to Give a Shout to the people and training powering the nation’s skilled future. From apprenticeships to employers, schools, trainers and industry partners, the week celebrates the dedication, achievement and real-world impact of those shaping the nation’s workforce.
Running from 9 to 15 February 2026, Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on the opportunities apprenticeships deliver for Queensland. These pathways help businesses grow, strengthen local industries and build the skilled workforce Queensland needs now and for the future.
Apprenticeships are a proven pathway to secure rewarding careers, equipping Queenslanders with practical, job-ready skills that are in demand across every region and industry.
Get involved:
Recognise and celebrate the valuable contributions of apprenticeships and traineeships by:
- Sharing your apprenticeship journey online
- ‘Give a Shout’ to the great work of your fellow apprentices, employers or trainers
- Hosting a workplace visit, open day, or toolbox talk to celebrate your apprentices.
- Sharing success stories of apprentices and tradespeople, employers or industry associations via your website and social media
- Running career information sessions
- Connecting with potential employers and training providers
- Creating or joining an event in your local region.
See what’s happening:
- Help spread the word by using these ready-to-use resources
- Follow the conversation via social media:
@SkillsforQld and Department of Trade, Employment and Training - Visit the National Apprenticeship Week Australia website
- Explore real apprenticeship success stories.
- Learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships, including how they work and who they’re for.
- Visit the Queensland Skills Gateway to find an apprenticeship or traineeship that’s right for you.
- Access trusted apprenticeship information, services and contacts via the free Apprenticeships Info app
How apprenticeships deliver
Apprenticeships help build Queensland’s skilled workforce and support a strong economy. They give Queenslanders a chance to earn while they learn, combining paid work with hands-on training that leads to real qualifications and job-ready skills.
In Queensland alone, more than 25,700 apprentices and trainees completed their training in 2023–24, ready to step into skilled roles and contribute on the job. Across the state, tens of thousands of people are actively in training, building the workforce needed now and into the future.
For employers, apprenticeships deliver real business value. They help develop motivated, productive workers who contribute from day one, support innovation and strengthen competitiveness. By developing skills where they are most needed, apprenticeships help meet the workforce demands of major projects and ensure Queensland has the skilled people required to support a strong, resilient economy now and into the future.
Recognising Queensland training achievers
National Apprenticeship Week also celebrates the achievements of our Queensland Training Awards state finalists and winners – outstanding individuals, trainers, and organisations that demonstrate how apprenticeships deliver real results.
Discover our 2025 Queensland Training Awards state winners and finalists and be inspired by the Queenslanders building skills, careers and communities. Learn more about entering the Queensland Training Awards 2026.
Build Queensland’s future together
Queensland’s future prosperity depends on a skilled workforce, and apprenticeships are a cornerstone of building that future.
National Apprenticeship Week celebrates a commitment to the future of Queensland through shared stories, events and collaboration, ensuring we can help more people take the next step on their apprenticeship journey.
Stay connected:
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National Apprenticeship Week Australia 2026 is proudly partnered and sponsored by the Queensland Government.
Last updated 27 January 2026
