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
Stein also met with participants in an apprenticeship program that involves a partnership with Central Piedmont Community College.
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Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
At the time, McGregor had recently quit his plumbing apprenticeship and decided to pursue his MMA career.
—Jacklyn Krol, People.com, 15 July 2025
Though data consistently demonstrates that workers with a traditional four-year degree earn more than those without, students today have a range of education and training options including credentials and apprenticeships, which can also lead to serious increases in earnings.
—Maria Flynn, Time, 11 July 2025
These include not only college tuition but also trade school and apprenticeship expenses, and up to $10,000 for K-12 tuition and student loan payments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
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Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
At the time, McGregor had recently quit his plumbing apprenticeship and decided to pursue his MMA career.
—Jacklyn Krol, People.com, 15 July 2025
Though data consistently demonstrates that workers with a traditional four-year degree earn more than those without, students today have a range of education and training options including credentials and apprenticeships, which can also lead to serious increases in earnings.
—Maria Flynn, Time, 11 July 2025
These include not only college tuition but also trade school and apprenticeship expenses, and up to $10,000 for K-12 tuition and student loan payments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
training
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Stafford, a 17-year pro, has yet to participate in a team practice at training camp because of a back ailment, with the Sept. 7 season-opener against the visiting Houston Texans coming fast for L.A.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Miami, which could use one more backup in its power rotation, could opt to fill the 15th spot before training camp or sometime early in the season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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