Definition of apprenticeshipnext
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 Established in 2020, to be eligible for a best picture nomination a film must fulfill diversity criteria that includes a combination of casting, subject matter, leadership and departments heads, crew, apprenticeships and/or audience development. Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 May 2026 As education commissioner, Kamoutsas championed the expansion of apprenticeship programs in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Lucy Marques, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 And they’re paired with workforce training — apprenticeship and education programs designed to help New Yorkers actually access those jobs. James Katz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026 Beyond individual access, apprenticeship degrees may also support institutions and employers in building more consistent talent pipelines. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
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  • The third criteria can be met by the film’s studio or production company offering internships or training opportunities to people from underrepresented groups.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Health care career Boudreaux became interested in business and health care during a summer internship at health insurer Aetna.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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  • The Browns are expected to hold a quarterback competition in training camp among Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
  • Advocates argue retained physical advantages still created disparities female athletes could not overcome through training alone.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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