Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with NIE Networks

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re recognising long-standing partnerships that support both early careers and wider social impact. One of our longest standing relationships is with NIE Networks.

NIE Networks have been partners since 2015 and were one of the first corporate organisations to support Madlug through the purchase of bags.  Their early commitment played an important role in helping us build a strong foundation for how we now work with businesses across the UK.

Supporting Apprentices

Each year, NIE Networks purchase our classic backpacks for their new apprentices.  These high-quality bags, co-branded with their logo, are gifted to apprentices as they begin their professional journey with NIE Networks.

But what makes this partnership so powerful is the impact behind every purchase.

For every bag bought, a pack-away travel bag is given to a child in care, ensuring they have something of their own during times of change and uncertainty. These pack-away travel bags bring dignity when young people need it most.

By equipping apprentices starting out in their careers, while also supporting children in care, this partnership reflects what National Apprenticeship Week is all about: opportunity, belonging and belief in potential.

A Partnership That Helped Shape Our Model

The support of NIE Networks has been astronomical in helping us establish a sustainable, purpose-driven model for working with corporate partners. Many of the partnerships we have today have been built on the foundation that organisations like NIE Networks helped us create.

Words from NIE Networks

We’re proud to share this message from the team:

“We’d like to share our appreciation for the incredible team at Madlug!
Each year, we purchase bags from this organisation for our Apprentice Intakes. Not only because they’re high quality and branded with our logo but because every purchase directly supports something truly impactful. The funds are reinvested to provide pack-away travel bags for children in care, helping ensure they have something of their own during times of transition and uncertainty.
It’s inspiring to partner with a charity whose mission brings dignity, comfort, and confidence to young people who need it most. We’re proud to play even a small part in the difference they make.
Thank you, for the work you do and the lives you touch.”

Proud to Celebrate Together

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating not only the apprentices stepping into their futures, but also the partners who make a wider impact possible.

Thank you, NIE Networks, for ten years of belief, support and partnership!