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 That principle should extend beyond four-year colleges to all postsecondary options, including certificates and apprenticeships. Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 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 Now, pair that with a bold expansion of union apprenticeships to train the next wave of electricians, plumbers and carpenters — alongside free college or vocational training in exchange for a year or two of national service. Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025 Many say that aggressive action is needed now to recruit people into apprenticeships and other skills training to support the future of manufacturing in cities like Milwaukee. Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Job training and apprenticeships for local residents. Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 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 Offering apprenticeships and scholarships can give them the real-world tech skills needed for trade jobs and software alike. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Formal trade apprenticeships typically require four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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internships
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  • This evolution started at age 7, said First, and then progressed from fashion doodles to fashion school, studying fashion design at Kent State University, and then fashion internships at major labels like Ralph Lauren, Purple Label and Derek Lam.
    Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • For students with summer jobs or internships Job seekers and career changers aren’t the only ones with an end-of-summer to-do list.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025

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