which is better to start with a apprentice or graduate engieer trainee

I AM FRESH MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
I AM GETTING JOB ONLY IN APPRENTICESHIP AS MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
SOME ARE SAYING THAT THIS ONE YEAR WILL NOT BE COUNTED AFTER ONE YEAR OF APPRENTICESHIP.IS IT TRUE?
SHOULD WE ONLY START OUR JOB AS GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER?