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
Federal and state policy incentives for employers to offer more internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of industry-immersive experiences have potential to help.
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Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission shared with The News details about workforce programs such as apprenticeships, adult education and child care for eligible low- and moderate-income families.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.
—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
Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission shared with The News details about workforce programs such as apprenticeships, adult education and child care for eligible low- and moderate-income families.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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Rather than bemoan the underpreparedness of recent graduates, CEOs could step up to create more internships at their own organizations.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The committee chose one candidate, Jim, over another, Tom, because Jim had better grades, internships and extracurricular activities.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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