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
According to Third Way, a centrist think tank, in 2022 only 0.3% of the American working-age population was in apprenticeship programs.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Federal funding cuts to community groups that support apprenticeship programs for women, including those focused on anti-harassment training and transportation assistance, have created uncertainty for organizations like Chicago Women in Trades.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The job outlook is faster than average and requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an apprenticeship for on-the-job training.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
In 2018, Kim began an apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Federal funding cuts to community groups that support apprenticeship programs for women, including those focused on anti-harassment training and transportation assistance, have created uncertainty for organizations like Chicago Women in Trades.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The job outlook is faster than average and requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an apprenticeship for on-the-job training.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
In 2018, Kim began an apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
training
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Priority #1 – get good experience Salary should not be your driver -- getting good training and mentorship to learn as much as possible is a better objective.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The plan, currently under review at the White House, includes federal tax incentives, co-production treaties, job training, and infrastructure subsidies.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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