It depends on your situation, but it doesn’t hurt to look at both.

It’s always a good idea to see what’s available in your local area, as your perfect apprenticeship might be right on your doorstep.

However many larger companies may not show up in your research because they recruit on a national level and then assign candidates to local areas.

Some national apprenticeships can also have the advantage of cheap or free accommodation and travel expenses, the chance to split your time between several locations, and even the chance to travel internationally.