The targetjobs Future Apprentice of the Year Awards is an annual competition aimed at finding the best 16–18-year-old talent in the UK. Each award is partnered by an employer who provides a fantastic prize for the winner, which could include a paid internship, a trip abroad or other exclusive opportunities.
In 2026, we saw six partners join the programme with their bespoke category:
BAE Systems – The Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent Award
Howden - The Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating Social Mobility
EY – Future Female Accounting Apprentice of the Year Award
Tesco – The Black Heritage Future Apprentice of the Year Award
RSM – The Future Finance Apprentice of the Year
Rolls Royce - The Future Apprentice Celebrating Excellence Through Future Skills
Congratulations to our winners!
🌟 Ibrahim Barrie - The Black Heritage Future Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Tesco
🌟 Haniah Ahmed - The Future Female Accounting Apprentice of the Year sponsored by EY
🌟 Ravia Ahmad - The Future Finance Apprentice of the Year sponsored by RSM UK
🌟 Omotayo Akolapo - The Future Apprentice Celebrating Excellence through Future Skills sponsored by Rolls-Royce
🌟 Amber Laing - The Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent sponsored by BAE Systems
🌟 Catalina Ardeleanu - The Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating Social Mobility sponsored by Howden
See how it unfolded at #FAOTY2026
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