Celebrating National Apprenticeships Week
Posted on 10 February 2026To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, a nationwide celebration recognising apprentices, the employers who support them, and the education partners who help shape their journey, East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) has unveiled its bold 100 in 100 campaign.
Over the next 100 days, EKC Group aims to secure 100 pledges from local employers to take on an apprentice. The Group hopes the campaign will encourage businesses of all sizes, including SMEs of which there are a huge number in Kent, to take their next step in supporting the region’s future workforce.
As the largest further education provider in the county, EKC Group operates six colleges across East Kent and nine adult training centres, offering a wide range of apprenticeship pathways through its specialist EKC Training provision.
A key part of this offer is the Group’s Apprenticeship Recruitment Service, a free, tailored support package that guides employers through every stage of recruiting and supporting an apprentice. This service has already helped countless businesses grow their teams, and the 100 in 100 campaign aims to expand that impact even further.
Our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service is a specialist and rarely offered free support for employers. We launched it to ensure businesses feel fully guided throughout the process of hiring an apprentice. We understand that taking on an apprentice requires time and commitment, which is why equipping employers with the right support is vital. When employers commit to apprenticeships, they’re not just filling roles – they’re shaping the future of their organisation and their community.
Rhona Williams, Principal of EKC Training
