Vocational Celebration Day is a new annual celebration created by Enginuity and EAL to champion vocational education and technical skills across the UK.

Launching for the first time on Thursday 6 August 2026, the day will bring together learners, employers, colleges and training providers to celebrate vocational careers and the opportunities they create.

We launched the campaign in 2025 with a special live Steph on Skills recording in Newcastle, hosted by Steph McGovern and featuring vocational learner stories.

▶ Watch the announcement on YouTube

Vocational skills have historically been viewed as less valuable, less difficult to attain, or less important than academic qualifications. Vocational Celebration Day aims to challenge these outdated perceptions and champion the importance of technical education.

The UK urgently needs more people with hands-on, technical and work-ready skills. Vocational learners are developing the expertise industries depend on — helping businesses innovate, communities thrive and the economy grow.

This national day is about recognising those achievements and giving vocational education the visibility and celebration it deserves.

Planning something for Vocational Celebration Day? We’d love to hear about it.

Send details of your celebrations, events or learner stories to: [email protected]

If we’re inspired by your story, your organisation or learners could even feature during the live broadcast or across our social media channels.