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
Following on the initial success of Moss' apprenticeship in tool and die, Presley now plans to create 20 more apprenticeships in other parts of the plant.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
McKinsey was, at the time, the default apprenticeship for Rhodes Scholars who wished to learn the ways of the private sector.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
McKinsey was, at the time, the default apprenticeship for Rhodes Scholars who wished to learn the ways of the private sector.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
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Throughout the summit, the networkers were, by and large, wary of me, a representative of the fake news media evidently out to ruin their lives and stymie their future careers—apart from one intrepid college freshman who asked me about internship opportunities at this magazine.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hewitt wanted to parlay his internship into a career in baseball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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