Apprenticeship candidate — Class of 2026

Tom Sturgeon

An economist in training, who has already produced institutional quality investment analysis, represented his country, and led his school. Now seeking an apprenticeship in investment banking, strategy consulting or investment management.

Tom Sturgeon speaking at a lectern in a suit and tie
Speaking as Head Boy, Cranbrook Grammar School

UK

Represented the United Kingdom

International Economics Olympiad 2026

A

Predicted A-level, Economics

Plus Biology A, Chemistry B, Maths A

£6.9bn

Investment case modelled

Teesside green hydrogen proposal

Why hire Tom?

Most apprenticeship candidates promise potential. Tom already has a track record in competition, in leadership, and in his community.

Economics at national level

Selected to represent the UK at the International Economics Olympiad on the strength of an original investment proposal for a green hydrogen development zone in Teesside — a full policy and financial case with NPV modelling, risk analysis and an evidence base.

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Leadership with responsibility

Head Boy at Cranbrook Grammar School, Kent — trusted to represent the school and lead its student body. Organised and led an expedition in the Alps, planning the route and taking responsibility for the team throughout.

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Years of service

A long-term Scout volunteer and a regular volunteer with Aspens, supporting disabled people in his community. Commitment measured in years, not weeks.

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Featured work — International Economics Olympiad

A green hydrogen investment case that won a place on the UK team

Tom's Teesside Green Hydrogen Development Zone proposal turns curtailed offshore wind into industrial energy and regional growth — complete with a 15-year revenue framework, NPV analysis, risk register and delivery roadmap. The Work page now holds a second case study too: Solid First Step, the startup he co-founded to help 16–24s into meaningful work.

£6.87bn

15-year support envelope

£2.8bn

Electrolyser capital cost

55.3 TWh

Modelled annual output

£4.56bn

NPV of support

Recruiting apprentices for 2026?

Tom is available for interviews and assessment centres, and happy to share references from Cranbrook Grammar School.

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