We are counting down to the return of the much-loved TV show The Apprentice.
The hit series will be back for season 18 and while you're waiting to watch every moment, why not join us in a tribute to some of Sunderland's own apprentices.
We have 11 Echo archive photos of Wearside people learning their trade from hairdressing to top cuisine.
And look out for a retro scene featuring Sunderland's very own Apprentice star - and Echo columnist - Katie-Bulmer Cooke.
1. A skilful lot
Apprentices galore in this Echo archive look at generations of workers learning their trade.
2. Making a difference in 2008
John Lonsdale, Adam Jones and Michael Lindsay were the apprentices at the Rite@Home project in 2008. Co-ordinator Geoff Porteous was the man joining them for a photo.
3. Looks like great fun
Rolls Royce apprentices from Sunderland and Skipton had a game of Wizards, Giants and Dwarfs with pupils at Bexhill Primary School during their community day in 2008.
4. Focus on Farringdon
Farringdon School students Nathan Doran, Martin Gettins and Dalton Jackson were all being taken on by Mitie as apprentices in 2008. Here they are with Mel Carr from Mitie.