22 January 2026 15:45
Small Business Summer is the next stage in our Apprenticeships Work campaign. It will be brought to you by Amazing Apprenticeships in collaboration with Edge Foundation.
In the UK around 99% of all businesses are classed as small or medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) meaning they employ fewer than 250 people. However, surveys of young people show that many feel they don’t know what jobs exist locally, which employers are nearby, or how to access them.
Small Business Summer complements the wider Edge campaign, Apprenticeships Work. It aims to raise awareness among young people about local apprenticeship opportunities and the value of working with small businesses, while also improving understanding of how to explore, search and apply for these roles through dedicated resources and activities.
To find out more and how to be involved in Small Business Summer activities, please join the Amazing Apprenticeships launch webinar on Thursday 26th February 2026 and find out about the resources and ideas that could work in your setting.