Learning at Work Week is a unique annual event to build learning cultures at work. It aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development. It’s led nationally by Campaign for Learning, who set the ‘Get Connected’ theme to focus on the social aspect of learning – how we learn with and through others.
We’re bringing the theme to life through highlighting what ‘Get Connected’ can mean for us all individually, and as a business:
- Connect and grow
When we connect across roles, sites, and functions, we grow stronger together. Learning at Work Week is designed to break silos, encourage collaboration, and open up new channels for innovation and shared success. - Connect and inspire
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. From networking sessions, exploring business areas, learning from setbacks, career transitions, and getting out of your comfort zone with the leadership team, this week is about using the power of learning to support and inspire one another. - Connect and share
We’re focusing on connecting and learning with colleagues to share knowledge and support each other. This can help you to become more motivated, strengthen connections and enable you to achieve your goals.
We understand the importance of learning, especially in fast-paced environment in the aviation industry. This year theme highlights the important of shared learning and how it helps our colleagues to develop our capabilities to reach our goals.
There will be a dynamic programme of online sessions, in-person events, and market stalls at Whiteley, Swanwick and Prestwick across the week, designed to build connections, break down silos, and build a culture of shared learning across our business. It’s a chance for all of us — wherever we work — to explore how learning helps us thrive, together.
When I joined NATS as my first corporate role, I joined the amazing early careers programme and cohort. It was a big transition from learning from the lecture to learning from your role. I had a lot of support from my team, who taught me the skills and knowledge I needed to grow professionally and take ownership of my career. I have learnt that not all opportunities will appear right in front of you. And sometimes, change happens without you even realising it. Looking back, I have grown from all the experiences and the people that I have met along my learning journey.
What does Learning at Work Week meant to our colleagues?
Priyanka Choudhary, Learning Specialist
Learning for me is something that comes from a lot of different avenues, and there is no clear-cut way learning takes place in. It isn’t always formal learning or sessions but more about what you can learn from every experience, whether it’s a thought-provoking conversation with a peer, a project that challenged you, or the best learning opportunity – when you make a mistake. It’s about how you reflect, learn and apply that knowledge in a way that helps you.
Hao, HR Graduate
“For me, one of the best ways to grow is learning from others. Asking questions and trying to understand from different perspectives has taught me a lot. There is so much that you can learn from conversations, and they often lead to meaningful connections.”
Mia Patterson, HR Graduate
“I’ve found I learn best through stretching myself. When I take on a task or a challenge at work or in my personal life that’s slightly beyond my current skillset, it pushes me to grow. I dive into the deep end, give it my best go, and more often than not, I come out the other side having learnt a lot. I’m a very practical learner – finding the way in which you learn best is an important starting point for your learning journey.”
Lucy Fitzsimmons, OD Specialist
‘’My advice would be to actively seek out opportunities to learn and develop, rather than waiting for them to present themselves. This could be as simple as exploring a new area of the business, asking questions, or volunteering for a new project – but by taking the initiative, these small steps can lead to valuable insights and meaningful development.’’
