National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship

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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual nationwide celebration designed for employers, educators, state agencies, and labor organizations to demonstrate the impact of Registered Apprenticeship on American career pathways and economic growth. The 12th annual NAW will occur from April 26 – May 2, 2026, marking the first time the observance is held in the spring.

The theme for 2026, “America at Work: Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship,” aligns with the nation’s 250th anniversary and ongoing reindustrialization efforts. Events will focus on addressing workforce requirements in critical sectors, including the skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and nuclear energy.

Implementation and Planning Resources

Workforce professionals can access a suite of technical assistance tools on Apprenticeship.gov to facilitate event planning and stakeholder engagement.

NAW Factsheet: Provides a high-level technical overview of the initiative and methods for community-level engagement.
NAW 2026 Event Planning Toolkit: Contains comprehensive guidance for organizations to design and execute successful NAW events.
NAW 2026 Event Promotion Toolkit: Offers templates and strategic guidance for media relations and public outreach.
NAW 2026 Editable Event Flyer: Customizable templates for localized event promotion.
NAW 2026 Promotional Mailer: A standardized resource for encouraging regional participation and attendance.
NAW 2026 Proclamation Template: A customizable document for state and local governments, industry partners, and educational institutions to formally recognize Registered Apprenticeship.
NAW 2026 Official Logo: Standardized branding for use in all digital and print outreach materials.

Participation and Contact Information

Stakeholders are encouraged to submit 2026 events and proclamations through official channels to ensure inclusion in the national registry and may utilize the hashtags #NAW2026 and #ApprenticeshipUSA for social media outreach.

For technical inquiries regarding event planning or implementation, contact the U.S. Department of Labor at NationalApprenticeshipWeek@dol.gov.

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ApprenticeshipUSA | U.S. Department of Labor

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Content Details

Topics:

Registered Apprenticeship - General Pre-Apprenticeship Sector Strategies

Target Populations:

Employers - All Adults - All Youth - All

Programs:

Non-Program Specific

Geographic Locations:

National Scope

Industry Sectors:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Manufacturing - General STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

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Posted by: Katie Mehle
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