Clayton Browne, an apprentice electrician from Birmingham, is a step closer to winning the ultimate title – Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022.
The aspiring winner applied for the competition earlier this year and has now been selected to go through to the semi-final.
Following the semi-final, 10 apprentices will face a panel of industry experts at the national final this month, where one winner will receive a career-boosting £10,000 prize package made up of tools, trade, and tech – everything to get started in their chosen field.
Clayton, 21, is studying for level 3 in electrotechnical installation and says: “Being one step closer to the final is exciting and I will put my all into demonstrating my skills, commitment, and passion for the trade to help me get through to the final.
"To be crowned Trade Apprentice 2022 would be an incredible accolade that would help me realise my potential and help me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional tradesperson. If I were to win, I’d love to donate some tools to an ambitious unprivileged person like myself, to help them make a start in their career as a tradesperson too.”
Clayton was shortlisted due to the passion, dedication, and ambition which shone through in the application. Clayton’s determination to complete every job to the highest standard often mean customers can’t believe he in fact is an apprentice. Clayton aims to apply the same level of attention to detail and care as somebody who has been in the trade all their life.
During the final, the apprentices will all get the opportunity to share their expertise and ambitions with a panel of industry-leading judges.
The panel includes representatives from the Federation of Master Builders, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting and a previous Screwfix Top Tradesperson winner.
Jack Wallace, Screwfix marketing director, says: “Apprenticeships remain vital to the construction industry and our annual competition looks to reward skilled trade apprentices and highlight the countless opportunities the construction industry has to offer. Our trade apprentices are an inspiration to the future generation, shining a light on the benefits of a career in the trade.
“From over 2,500 entries, our semi-finalists have done incredibly well to get this far, and I look forward to hearing more about our future champions of the trade. I hope that through our competition more people will be inspired to consider a career in the trade as a chosen career path."
