apprenticeships

plural of apprenticeship
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 Pittman said at the time that the goal was to get students more excited and engaged in their education through community projects, apprenticeships and real-world problem solving. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience. Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Talent pipelines, apprenticeships, employer partnerships, and career pathways should be built into economic development projects from the beginning, not added after investments are made. Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Communities are investing in apprenticeships, states are rebuilding vocational training, and private and philanthropic capital is flowing into workforce development. Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Lawmakers carved out an exception to allow veterans to attend vocational schools that do not grant degrees, as well as work-study programs and apprenticeships. Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026 They're often introduced to Snap-on tools while in technical school or during apprenticeships. Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026 Many of these skills take years to develop, so apprenticeships will be key to the long-term sustainability of the enterprise. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
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internships
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  • Indeed, more college graduates are accepting unpaid internships than at any point in the last decade as the entry-level job market tightens around them.
    Dana Stephenson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • School leaders say its proximity to businesses, public transportation and community organizations can help create opportunities for internships, partnerships and projects outside the school.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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