Celebrating AI & Innovation Talent
In partnership with Sage (Software Solutions) we’re searching schools, colleges, and sixth forms across the UK to find the next Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating AI & Innovation Talent.
Are you passionate about AI & automation?
Do you love using technology to improve the way we work?
Enter if you are:
- A current student at a school, colleges or sixth form in the UK
- In Year 12 or 13
- Studying Maths, Sciences or Computer Science/IT at A-Level or BTEC
- Applications are particularly encouraged from under-represented groups such as women, or those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
prizes
What could you win?
Experience a live, in-person Hackathon with tech experts
Networking Breakfast with professionals and leaders at Sage
Mentoring 3 x 45 min mentoring sessions (with a Sage professional) to help support and accelerate your career path
Match Tickets 2 x tickets to an English Football League match!
Future Opportunities Consideration for a place on the 2028 apprentice programme, and an Insight Day with technical experts - all to fast-track your career!
what it takes
What makes an award winner?
We are looking for someone who is open minded to new technologies, has a Tech-First approach, a professional presence, a strong work ethic, who is agile and passionate about continuous learning.
We feel passionate about supporting young people to fulfil their potential and we want to ensure you are an integral part of evolving technologies.
FROM OUR PARTNER
Sage and Celebrating AI & Innovation Talent
Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build technology that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.
We partned with the Future Apprentice of the Year Awards because we feel passionate about supporting young people to fulfil their potential. These awards set them up for future success, making sure they are an integral part of evolving technologies.
At Sage, we recruit apprentices in HR, Data, Finance, Software Engineering, Customer Services, Sales and AI. In 2026, we recruited more than 30 apprentices in our Newcastle HQ.
Click here to find out more about our early careers opportunities.
How do I win?
Start your journey
To apply, you’ll need to:
Register for the Future Apprentice of the Year
Deadline: 12pm (midday), Monday 15 February 2027.
Online tests
Submit by
15
February
2027
Remember, please make sure you allow enough time to complete the whole application before the deadline.
If you’re successful in progressing to the next stage, we’ll be in touch with details of what happens next.
Assessment
If you successfully pass the initial application and screening stage, your application will be reviewed by Sage.
From there, you could be invited to take part in a further online or in-person interview, if this is the case we will suport you ahead an in preparation of this.
Full details will be given to successful students.
Celebrate your success
Made it to the final? Congratulations!
The final shortlisted students will be invited to join us at the Awards Ceremony on 9 April 2027, where we’ll celebrate their achievements and reveal the winner of each award.
Could you be taking home the trophy? Good luck!
