Katie Jones, an apprentice gas engineer from Burscough, has been crowned the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023. Katie, 23, was presented with the coveted award and a career-boosting £10k prize bundle at a two-day final in London.

 

With a clear five-year career plan, Katie amazed the judges with her ambition to learn and further her skill set having completed additional courses and qualifications. In the long-term, Katie aspires to one-day run her own business, where she can inspire and educate others about a career in the trade and employ her own apprentices.

Courtney Maddison, a painting and decorating apprentice from Newcastle, has received a highly commended award at the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 final. Courtney, 22, was awarded by the judges for her tenacity, resilience, and sheer determination to make the trade inclusive for all.

 

Looking ahead, Courtney plans to use her experiences and skills to set up her own business where she’d love to one day take on apprentices and give them the same supportive environment and access opportunities she had when starting out.