Where are they now?
The Apprentice Where are they now 2009 UK: Howard, Kate, Philip, Mona, James & Lorraine
Brian Milligan reports on where last years contestants are now for the BBC. Click here for his findings
The Apprentice: Raef, Sara and Claire
BBC show The Apprentice promises one candidate a lucrative future in business, but what happens to the finalists who do not make it?
Brian Milligan discovers what Raef, Sara and Claire are doing now. BBC Website
Tre Azam - Season 3
Tre is currently continuing his passion for business with his latest company Treite Labs which is a socially responsible animation and production company, whilst still continuing to deliver keynotes and talks up and down the country on topics ranging from business and enterprise to politics and religion.
2 years since the last apprentice he has featured on TV and Radio programmes as well as a landing 6 month slot on leading London radio station LBC 97.3.
Tre is now dedicated to building his animation company with his new cartoon series BRL soon to be launched on mainstream TV.
Claire Young - Season 4
An ill wind has done plenty of good for Apprentice finalist Claire Young. She believes business is a “playground of opportunity” and is having plenty of fun rising to the challenge.
Famoulsy turning down a role better than what she competed for at Birmingham City Football Club to start her own consultancy Claire has been working with a range of clients from FMCG manufacturers to retailers.
Already running her own successful consultancy Claire launched www.elegantvenues.co.uk earlier this year after spotting a gap in the hospitality market. It works with some of the UK’s most beautiful & exclusive properties whilst offering the bride & groom a fresh, practical and organised approach to planning your wedding.
Whilst managing a busy business career self proclaimed chatterbox Claire is also enjoying media work. She continues to report on business matters for GMTV, Channel 5, Sky News, BBC News and various radio stations. Claire has also embraced a fierce fitness regime shedding 2.5 stone and has become a brand ambassador for the trainer brand ‘MBT’.
She is heavily involved in her two charities; Women’s Aid and Kids Conmpany, and passionate about mentoring young people in business.
Raef Bjayou - Season 4
BUSINESS:
Raef has applied to change the status of his HIV preventative distribution company, Infinitate Limited, from business to registered charity. Raef is involved with the Channel 4 campaign Condoms for Africa where he is a mentor- details to be found on www.battlefront.co.uk
Raef is continuing to run his London property portfolio and is about to complete on a new home for his collection.
Raef is a business partner for TV London, a television production company.
Recently interviewed for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine
Nominated for several Digital Spy Awards including Best TV personality
CHARITY:
He is an ambassador for the Prince's Trust and is attending the Celebrate Success Awards soon.
He is fronting the Princess Alice Hospice "You're Inspired" campaign- getting businesses to turn £100 into as much as they can.
He is a supporter of the Dog's Trust
Find out other news on the links below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/newsarticle/cid/5.html
http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/the-apprentice/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7853803
http://www.athomemagazine.co.uk/ss_viewarticlecall16.php?id=602
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article732047.ece
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