Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 opens to entries

The Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 competition has opened up its doors to entries from the top trade apprentices from across the UK.

The annual award is returning for its sixth year, to celebrate the next generation of tradespeople as they aim for recognition at the start of their chosen careers

The best entries will be invited to a final event held at the company headquarters of Europe’s largest radio company, Global, located in London’s Leicester Square in April. 

One talented individual will be named as Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 and will receive a career-boosting prize package worth £10,000. This includes everything a future tradesperson may need to start up their own business; £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and £2,000 worth of technology.

The winner will also get £2,000 for the college where they study and will be invited to meet a team of experts behind Capital XTRA’s Homegrown Live at the event this spring. 

All finalists will also be invited to attend a business start-up day at the Global Academy, a University Technical College specialising in the broadcast and digital media industry. They will learn how to market themselves, promote their business through social media from media industry professional and will also meet Capital XTRA’s Robert Bruce.

Danielle Sweet, Screwfix spokesperson, said: “We are delighted to be back with our Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition as we search for the brightest new talent in the construction industry. 

“This year we are on the lookout to find an apprentice who goes above and beyond the call of duty to succeed within their chosen career. It really is an honour to be able to offer our future generation this career boosting accolade and £10,000 prize bundle to help kick start their future.

“We recognise the value of supporting the next generation and believe that Screwfix Trade Apprentice really demonstrates what apprentices have to offer and the importance of investing in their futures. I look forward to seeing who will be crowned this year’s winner.”

Apprentices can enter directly or be put forward by their college lecturer or their employer. It’s completely free and is open to all apprentices who are in college or working with a mentor. All entrants must be over the age of 16.