Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026!
National Apprenticeship Week takes place 9 – 15 February 2026, and shines a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals and businesses across the country.
Our most recent apprenticeship here at Adapt (NE) has seen Business Administration Apprentice, Evan Walker, spend 18 months with us, learning about all aspects of the charity and its many projects.
Evan told us: “I chose this apprenticeship because – more than anything – I wanted the invaluable experience of being in a real workplace setting. I have been given the chance to meet so many different people and work on different projects and pick up new skills as a result – which is exactly what I had hoped for. Adapt (NE) is a small but mighty organisation, and there are so many different things going on here. I was originally drawn in by the charity’s mission, supporting people locally through services like the wheelchair loan service, social prescribing and community transport.
“My role is varied, and I am able to get involved with many different tasks. Although it is a cliched statement, I can confidently say that no two days are ever the same here! Typically, I am more heavily involved in managing transport and the wheelchair loan service, admin tasks (like answering the phone, handling emails and enquiries, managing paperwork), social media management and assisting with various projects, plus team requests on an ad hoc basis.
“The highlight of my apprenticeship would definitely be the creation and implementation of our new transport system in February 2025. I was given free rein to research and develop new software for the transport function, and I thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility and creativity given to me. As a result of this project, my coursework and exam I have been awarded a distinction!
“Overall, it has been a very interesting journey as an apprentice and I will certainly take away lots of new knowledge and experiences with me.”
We’re delighted that Evan has had such a varied and positive learning experience with us here at Adapt (NE), and wish him every success in whatever comes next.
We hope to offer apprenticeship opportunities again in the future. In the meantime, if you would like to find out more about local apprenticeships, take a look at the websites below.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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