City of Westminster College are delighted to join with colleges across the country to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Running from 7-13 February, the week-long celebration aims to highlight the role that apprenticeships play in helping prepare young people for their future careers.
City of Westminster College and their sister college, College of North West London, are holding a series of events across its campuses to mark the event.
Representatives of the college have visited local secondary schools, including Newman Catholic College, to discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship at a United Colleges Group college with pupils and staff.
Employers have also been encouraged to get involved, with meetings held to discuss how the on-going excellent relationships businesses have with both colleges can be developed, improved upon, and used to benefit both students and the local economy.
The celebration concludes on Friday with a drop-in session, to allow prospective apprentices the opportunity to learn more about what studying at a United Colleges Group college can do for them.
Current apprentices have also been keen to join in with the celebrations and discuss how their courses have helped them.
Carpentry student Joss spoke warmly of the lecturing staff they work with and noted that their apprenticeship has given them valuable practical learning and a lot of support.
Andrew, also studying carpentry, began his apprenticeship as he was looking for a career change and praised the course for helping him to learn a wide range of skills in a way that suits him.
The United Colleges Group thoroughly appreciates the hard work, dedication, and commitment that its apprenticeship students have shown and wishes them, and their lecturers and employers, a very happy National Apprenticeship Week.
Stephen Davis, Group Principal and CEO of the United Colleges Group, said: “Our apprentices routinely show that they are an enthusiastic and highly-skilled group.
“They are a key part of our college community and their drive and passion their trades is always impressive.
“I would like to wish them all a very happy National Apprenticeship Week and reiterate the United Colleges Group’s commitment to being there for them at every stage of their careers.”
“My experience at College of Northwest London, has been exciting, it has been thrilling and it has been full of opportunities, and we have the tutors that help us whenever we’re in need. We go on educational trips to get a feel for what university life is like. We have the careers advisors that help us on our path, our university path.”
“The facilities here are brilliant. You have range of courses you can study. My teachers in the Performing Arts department have got history in the industry, which is very useful. You get to ask them for advice and actual knowledge from the industry, and take that into your own work within the college also afterwards. ”
“At City of Westminster College, my experience has been the best of all the other colleges I’ve attended. The reason I like CWC is because the teachers make my journey easier with assessment and exams. I’m a Level Two Science student and I enjoy my lessons because most of them are practical, which are helpful for me. I love studying at CWC because you meet people from other countries – all over the world and from all different communities.”
“My favourite thing about studying here has definitely got to be the teachers. They’re really helpful, kind and in the industry, so it’s good.”
“The technical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during my apprenticeship at College of North West London have been invaluable, particularly in understanding site processes, health and safety requirements and the understanding of electrical systems.”
“My experience studying at City of Westminster College has been amazing. It’s been so welcoming; I enjoy it very much because of the staff members we have here. They’re very approachable and I could come to them with any question, and it will be answered straight away. And if I come early for a class, I can use the Learning Resources Centre, I can use the computers, the books, just to continue all my studies outside the classroom time.”
“The training process was seamless. I had good instructors who were very flexible, supporting people of all learning levels. On the last day after our exams, a security company came and did a presentation. We had the opportunity to have an interview afterwards. I told them about my experiences, and they said I would be a good fit. I formally applied for a role and started with the company soon after. Getting into security has opened doors for me. I hope I will continue to take steps up the career ladder.”
“Coming to study at the City of Westminster College was the best decision that I had ever made. The teachers are very accommodating – they help you learn things in a way that might be easier for you to learn. They are very supportive and I think that’s one of the best things about learning here.”
“I was so grateful to have won Apprentice of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2026, I could not have done it without the support my company Size Group and the College of North West London.”
