Tudge

I'm a 17 year old college student who has always been very interested in pyrotechnics (particularly the fireworks side of things), and am looking to start working in the field after college, once I turn 18.

I've been looking at the BPA Level 1 courses that many companies offer, and was wondering whether it best to complete one of those with a local company (Celebration Fireworks in Worcestershire being the closest listed on pyro.org to me, so most likely with them), or is it better to contact different companies looking for voluntary work with them as a first step?

Also, is it worth contacting people now, or to wait until after college?

Thanks