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 Those stark early images scored him apprenticeships with prominent photographer Howell Conant and commercial photographer Lee Michaels. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Manai-Platt argues that the company’s growth has helped strengthen a diminished domestic manufacturing base by supporting apprenticeships, increasing capacity and giving craftspeople room to evolve their techniques. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 These apprenticeships allow workers to gain work experience and find jobs in industries that include hospitality, construction and aviation. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 In Ohio, the services the regional nonprofit affiliates provided include apprenticeships, operational advice and technical assistance to help bring new products to market. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to apprenticeships, the funding will also go toward the DPI's Special Educator Induction Program, which provides first- and second-year special educators with mentorships and professional development opportunities. — Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Scholarships, grants, employer assistance and apprenticeships may cover some or even all of your education costs without adding to your student loan debt. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Companies must now decide how future analysts and leaders will develop when apprenticeships have been automated away. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 18 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
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internships
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  • The economy demanded more of students outside the classroom—internships, networking, publications, volunteering.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Now, Garelick estimates that more than 1,500 students apply for internships each semester.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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