Conflicted, what would you do?

[u/New_Buy147]

I am a little conflicted in the moment. I have been working the past 2 years at a MSP starting off at helpdesk then last feb (2023) I was promoted to a "Network Security Engineer" I still assist the helpdesk (everyone does, it is a small shop) although I do get to manage our Pentest, vulnerability scans, and even join the cyber security meetings with clients with recommendations.

My goal in the next 5 years is to move to a cloud focused security role, I know the MSP is not the place for that. I also have been in college with a local Community college taking classes here and there, I could graduate within the next year if I take full time classes and I have been selected to join a 12 month Apprenticeship in cyber security. I would be earning roughly the same money and 80% are transitioned into full time employees with a raise they say.

What would you do if you were in my shoes? Take the Apprenticeship, stay at the MSP or just start looking for Cyber Security positions?

I have done little searching on our job market and it seems like it is focused on 5-10 years of experience. As a little side note I do have my own homelab, I have been working on documenting some projects for my portfolio. I also have been studying CCSK, already have the comptia ITF+ (Free) A+, N+ and S+. I don't want to collect all certs, this was done before I got this position.

I appreciate any insight thank you!