COLCHESTER apprentices are being given the chance to get on the career ladder by entering a national competition.

The Screwfix Top Trade Apprentice award offers winners the chance to take home £10,000 worth of prizes, containing everything they need to set up their own business.

Competition entry is open until March 5.

The winner will be announced in April.

To find out more or to enter the competition, go to screwfix.com/sfta or go into Screwfix, in Davey Close.