as in internships
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 apprenticeships
Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
And starting next fall, Indiana’s pushing high school students to explore careers through apprenticeships.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Aside from trade school, students can also pursue apprenticeships, career-training programs, boot camps, industry certifications, and occupational licenses.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
The report argues coordinated federal and state policies are needed to expand and modernize the talent pipeline, such as through apprenticeships and training programs.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Colorado has no shortage of postsecondary training and education options, including universities, community colleges, workforce centers, occupational schools, vocational training, and hundreds of apprenticeships.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Many programs also include apprenticeships, such as workplace training specialists.
—Kelly Droege, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On average, 68% of candidates leaving the nonprofit’s construction training program have gotten apprenticeships, but that rate has risen as high as 76%.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
And starting next fall, Indiana’s pushing high school students to explore careers through apprenticeships.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Aside from trade school, students can also pursue apprenticeships, career-training programs, boot camps, industry certifications, and occupational licenses.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
The report argues coordinated federal and state policies are needed to expand and modernize the talent pipeline, such as through apprenticeships and training programs.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Colorado has no shortage of postsecondary training and education options, including universities, community colleges, workforce centers, occupational schools, vocational training, and hundreds of apprenticeships.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Many programs also include apprenticeships, such as workplace training specialists.
—Kelly Droege, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On average, 68% of candidates leaving the nonprofit’s construction training program have gotten apprenticeships, but that rate has risen as high as 76%.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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Wall Street Journal Job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge or Grindr to land internships or job interviews.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Every summer, Bosma helps about 12 to 18 students find internships.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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