The BBC Young Apprentice series returns to our screens this year, kicking off on October 24^th.

Meet James Mccullagh, one of this year’s Young Apprentice hopefuls who will compete for a £25, 0000 pounds prize found that  Lord Sugar will award to the eventual winner.

Name: James Mccullagh

Age: 17
Education: Studying for A Levels in English, Economics, Spanish and Biology
Lives: County Derry, Northern Ireland

Irishman James describes himself as a risk-taker and always follows his gut instinct. James got the joint highest score in GCSE Economics in Northern Ireland and feels he is a natural businessman. He is a massive football fan and lists his passion as economics.