Lord Sugar seeks junior tycoons.

LONDON, Friday 25th February 2011: The opportunity of a lifetime for teenage tycoons returns as multi-millionaire and self made businessman, Lord Sugar invites the UK’s most ambitious and driven teenagers to apply for series 2 of the Junior Apprentice.

Lord Sugar will be looking for candidates with real potential and the belief that they have the capability, determination and raw business talent to take on the challenge and be the one to win access to a fund worth £25,000.

The fund will go towards kick-starting his or her business career, and will be tailored to their individual career prospects and development.

Lord Sugar said: “Following the success of the first series we knew Junior Apprentice had to return.  It is an unparalleled opportunity for young people to learn lessons that aren’t necessarily taught in classrooms.  I look forward to finding the tycoons of tomorrow as they often put the adults to shame!”

To be eligible to apply you must be aged at least sixteen years of age on or before 30th June 2011 and be no older than seventeen years of age by 31st October 2011.

Applications should go to: https://apprentice.fremantlemedia.com/juniorapprentice/

Over 28,000 applied for the first series of Junior Apprentice with Arjun Rajyagor crowned winner.

Junior Apprentice is a talkbackTHAMES production for BBC ONE.

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