Union apprenticeship sign-ups near Cleveland - 8 months and counting

I heard of an apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training for people changing careers. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. The application needs a diploma or equivalent, a driver's licence and a short aptitude test. Did anyone go through it?

You earn while you learn, but the first year is tight. Plan your budget carefully.

Visit the training centre in person if you can. Seeing the classrooms helped me decide.