How FinTech Wales Members Celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025
17 February, 2025
How Fintech Wales Members Celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the transformative impact of apprenticeships on businesses and individuals across Wales. At Fintech Wales, we’re proud to see our members investing in future talent, offering opportunities for growth, and highlighting the benefits of alternative career pathways.
From recognising top employers to sharing inspiring apprentice success stories, here’s how some of our members celebrated the important week.
Admiral Group: Supporting Career Growth Through Degree Apprenticeships
Admiral Group highlighted the journey of Emma, a Test Automation Engineer at Admiral Money, who is pursuing an Applied Software Engineering degree apprenticeship with The Open University while working full-time. This initiative underscores Admiral’s commitment to helping employees grow and progress while developing in-demand tech skills.
de Novo Solutions: Championing Apprenticeships in the Digital Sector
de Novo Solutions marked National Apprenticeship Week 2025 by showcasing the impact of apprenticeships in digital transformation. As part of their celebrations, they welcomed Rebecca Evans MS, Welsh Minister for Finance and Local Government, and Hannah Blythyn MS, Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, to discuss the role of apprenticeships in shaping the future workforce.
Through their Earn While You Learn initiative, de Novo Solutions is providing hands-on experience in Oracle and ServiceNow technologies, helping apprentices develop critical digital skills. Their commitment to developing homegrown talent reflects the growing demand for digital expertise in Wales, ensuring the next generation is equipped for success in the Experience Economy.
Cardiff and Vale College: Showcasing the Power of Apprenticeships
Cardiff and Vale College played a leading role in National Apprenticeship Week 2025, celebrating the impact of apprenticeships on businesses, individuals, and the wider economy. Throughout the week, they showcased inspiring apprentice success stories, highlighted employer partnerships, and emphasised the role apprenticeships play in upskilling the workforce. The college also hosted events, engaged with businesses, and recognised outstanding apprenticeship achievements, reinforcing their commitment to making apprenticeships accessible and impactful for learners across Wales.
🔗 CAVC on the impact of apprenticeships – Read more
🔗 Employer partnerships and success stories – Read more
🔗 Celebrating apprentices at CAVC – Read more
🔗 Apprenticeship opportunities across industries – Read more
🔗 Recognising apprenticeship achievements – Read more
🔗 CAVC Apprenticeship Week roundup – Read more
🔗 Final reflections on NAW 2025 – Read more
ITEC Digital Training: Celebrating Apprentices and Employers
During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, ITEC Digital Training highlighted the incredible impact of apprenticeships by celebrating both apprentices and the employers who support them. Throughout the week, they shared inspiring success stories, showcased the achievements of their learners, and reinforced the importance of work-based learning in developing future talent. Their commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through apprenticeships continues to make a real difference in Wales.
Gower College Swansea: Showcasing the Strategic Value of Apprenticeships
Gower College Swansea emphasised how apprenticeships are a powerful tool for businesses, helping bridge skill gaps, reduce recruitment costs, and build talent pipelines. Paul Kift, Deputy Principal for Skills and Partnerships, shared insights on the strategic benefits of apprenticeships and how they can drive business success.
Gower College Swansea: Honouring Apprenticeship Champions
At their Apprenticeship Awards, Gower College Swansea celebrated the employers who go above and beyond to support apprenticeships. The event recognised businesses making a real impact in developing future talent through innovative apprenticeship schemes.
Blake Morgan LLP: Employer of the Year Recognition
Blake Morgan LLP was named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards, recognising their commitment to making legal careers accessible through apprenticeship schemes. Their apprentices, Lee-Angel Brown-Bennett & Georgia Edwards, were also celebrated for their contributions.
Gemma Hallett: Encouraging School Leavers to Choose Apprenticeships
Gemma Hallett used National Apprenticeship Week to promote apprenticeships as a viable and valuable alternative to university for school leavers.
Monmouthshire Building Society: Championing Alternative Routes into Work
Monmouthshire Building Society showcased the story of Louis Blackman, who is studying Business and Management with Network75 while working for the society.
ALS Training: Bringing Apprenticeships to the Heart of Cardiff
ALS Training took a unique approach to outreach, setting up outside Cardiff Library to engage directly with people interested in apprenticeships.
ALS Training: Success Through Skills Awards
ALS Training also celebrated the success of their learners and employers at the Success Through Skills Awards.
Wales Online: Apprentice-Turned-CEO Inspires the Next Generation
Lucy Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Mazuma, started her career as an accountancy apprentice, a decision that helped her build a multimillion-pound business. After realising university wasn’t the right path for her, she pursued an AAT apprenticeship, allowing her to earn while she learned and gain industry experience. Today, Mazuma is the UK’s largest female-founded accountancy firm, employing 70 people—including many apprentices. Passionate about changing perceptions of apprenticeships, Lucy is now expanding opportunities at Mazuma, particularly for women in tech and marketing.
We Get Design: Nurturing Future Software Developers
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, We Get Design showcased their commitment to developing future tech talent through software development apprenticeships. By providing hands-on learning opportunities, they’re equipping apprentices with real-world coding skills, ensuring they gain the experience needed to thrive in the industry. Their approach highlights the importance of work-based learning in shaping the next generation of digital professionals.
Celebrating Apprenticeships in Welsh Fintech
It’s inspiring to see how our members are championing apprenticeships as a way to develop skills, support career growth, and build a stronger future for fintech in Wales. As we reflect on National Apprenticeship Week, let’s continue working together to create more opportunities for the next generation of talent.
💡 Interested in how apprenticeships can benefit your business? Get in touch with our members to explore opportunities!