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
Obtaining a license requires schooling, exams, an apprenticeship and various fees.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
The apprenticeship combines live classes, materia medica study, seasonal rituals, and hands-on herbal preparation with deep practice.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
These jobs often begin with apprenticeships and can lead to career growth through specialization, supervisory roles, or even business ownership, making trades a viable and stable long-term career option.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Job training and apprenticeships for local residents.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
The apprenticeship combines live classes, materia medica study, seasonal rituals, and hands-on herbal preparation with deep practice.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
These jobs often begin with apprenticeships and can lead to career growth through specialization, supervisory roles, or even business ownership, making trades a viable and stable long-term career option.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Job training and apprenticeships for local residents.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
Noun
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French actress Carole Bouquet, a family friend and Chanel ambassador, had set up the internship as the Coppolas were reeling from the loss of her brother Gian-Carlo in an accident.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The benefits became clear during her summer internship at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, where AI tools were already displacing the routine work of interns.—
Samantha Walravens,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Regular training, auditing, and policy reviews must be in place to minimize risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harvard itself earlier this year announced a Careers in Construction program of training and apprenticeships in the Boston area.—
Liam Knox,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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