apprenticeship

noun

ap·pren·tice·ship | \ ə-ˈpren-tə(sh)-ˌship

, ə-ˈpren-təs-ˌship \

Definition of apprenticeship

1 : a position as an apprentice : an arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade, or job under another He obtained an apprenticeship with a carpenter. Later that year, he decided to become a barrister—a career that requires acceptance into an apprenticeship …— Sidney Blumenthal

2 : the period of time when a person is an apprentice During most of his apprenticeship he lived in Paris …— Robert Penn Warren a two-year apprenticeship

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Recent Examples on the Web Horn wants to promote apprenticeship programs and add staff. — Michael E. Kanell, ajc, 6 May 2022 The school has been a pioneer in France for opening its doors to women and offering apprenticeship programs. — Matt Symonds, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 Working as an electrician is a good job, and community colleges and apprenticeship programs could train many more people to become one. — The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2022 Maybe Rhodes can take on an apprenticeship with Hines in a couple of years? — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2022 Waubonsee Community College will host an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 12 at its Plano campus at 100 Waubonsee Drive for those interested in skilled trade careers and apprenticeship opportunities. — Beacon-news Staff, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2022 The exam is required for all would-be California lawyers who choose to learn through apprenticeship rather than law school. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Mar. 2022 Huntsman creative director Campbell Carey led the film’s star Mark Rylance in an apprenticeship, showing the Academy Award-winning actor the ropes of bespoke suit-making. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2022 The three-month program will consist of two months of mentorship and training from the Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access teams, followed by a monthlong apprenticeship at Rooster Teeth’s studios in Austin, Texas. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Mar. 2022 See More

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16 May 2022

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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apprenticeship. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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