as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
only after long apprenticeship as a camera operator was he appointed director of photography on a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of apprenticeship
Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson was also enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Robinson, a third-year student in an electrical apprenticeship program who grew up in the small suburban community of Washington, Utah, was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt that drew national attention and fueled a wave of misinformation online.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College, according to the Utah Board of Higher Education.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson was also enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Robinson, a third-year student in an electrical apprenticeship program who grew up in the small suburban community of Washington, Utah, was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt that drew national attention and fueled a wave of misinformation online.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College, according to the Utah Board of Higher Education.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
Noun
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Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rebuild the bridge from internship to employment and be transparent about conversion targets.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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After a wholly inactive offseason outside of the draft, Golden State is bolstering its rotation with not a moment to spare until training camp.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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But on the other hand, there’s a clear need for some training on both sides here.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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