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
After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Investments in apprenticeships have been shown to reduce workers' reliance on social assistance programs.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Modernizing federal workforce systems, expanding apprenticeships, strengthening education-industry partnerships and increasing labor force participation must be national priorities.
—Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Investments in apprenticeships have been shown to reduce workers' reliance on social assistance programs.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Modernizing federal workforce systems, expanding apprenticeships, strengthening education-industry partnerships and increasing labor force participation must be national priorities.
—Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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The hospital also serves as an educational institution for nearly 200 mental health professionals each year with internships, trainings, and other career opportunities, according to the state's website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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School and internships would lead AJ to Ristorante Larossa in Alba, an area in Italy famous for white truffles.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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