Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.

Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.

We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.

Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself.