Future Apprentice Celebrating Excellence through Future Skills

Are you the Future Apprentice Celebrating Excellence through Future Skills?

We’re searching schools, colleges, and sixth forms across the UK to find the next Future Apprentice of the Year Celebrating Excellence through Future Skills.

In partnership with Rolls-Royce, this award recognises ambitious, forward-thinking students who are passionate about learning, curious about new technologies, and driven to make a real-world impact. It’s all about celebrating collaboration, creativity, and the future-ready skills that power innovation and shape tomorrow’s industries.

If you’re inspired by Rolls-Royce’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and engineering a better future, and you’re ready to show how your skills can make a difference, this is your moment to shine.

To enter, you must:

Be in year 12 or 13 (or equivalent)
Have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C, including English, Maths and Science
Be studying a business or STEM subject A Level or BTEC extended (or equivalent)

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PRIZES

What could you win?

You could have the opportunity to be considered for a Rolls-Royce apprenticeship! You may also win an Apple watch, Rolls-Royce branded gifts and bespoke immersive experience at Rolls-Royce.

WHAT IT TAKES

What makes an award winner?

The winner of the award must demonstrate:

Motivation & self-awareness
Resilience, flexibility & agility
Demonstrate a skills-based approach in their learning
A passion for Rolls-Royce and the work they do

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FROM OUR PARTNER

Rolls-Royce and the Excellence through Future Skills Award

Our people are our power. Their pride in what Rolls-Royce has achieved, their commitment to delivering excellence to our customers, and their vision of what we can achieve in the future are all fundamental to our continued success. We are a global organisation, employing over 50,000 people in more than 46 countries, and for over 100 years we have built a reputation for technical innovation and excellence.

Today, Rolls-Royce is entering a phase of accelerated global growth in areas such as nuclear, digital engineering, and sustainable aviation. At the same time, our industry is being reshaped by disruptive transformation and rapid technological change. To thrive in this environment, we need not only world-class technical expertise, but also the human capabilities that will fuel transformation and unlock future success.

That’s why we are committed to developing our people’s skills, enhancing flexibility and motivation, and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where talent can flourish. Alongside our investment in technical excellence, we are focused on future skills such as analytical thinking, resilience, flexibility and agility, leadership and social influence, motivation and self-awareness, creative and systems thinking, and curiosity and lifelong learning.

Why an award for Future Skills?

We face a widening capability gap across industries, driven by rising complexity and the pace of innovation. Traditional hiring and development models alone are not enough. The future depends on people who can adapt, think critically, lead with influence, and approach problems with creativity and curiosity.

The Future Apprentice of the Year Award for Celebrating Excellence Through Future Skills is designed to recognise and celebrate students who demonstrate these qualities. By highlighting the importance of human skills alongside technical expertise, we want to inspire the next generation to embrace change, drive innovation, and shape a better future for us all.

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GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

Start your journey

Extended Deadline:

January

2026

Online tests

Deadline:

January

2026

Submit by

5 January

2026

Your details must be submitted and completed by 9am on 5th January 2026.

If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 16th January 2026.

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Assessment

If you application makes it through the first stage, your application will be reviewed by Rolls-Royce.

Once screened by Rolls-Royce you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre led by Rolls-Royce.

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Celebrate your success

The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 27th February 2026, where the winners will be revealed.

All finalists will be invited to bring along a parent or carer to celebrate the big moment.

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