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
For students, Bennet envisions making sure every high school graduate is ready for post-K-12 life through improved access to college classes, a year of career preparation and summer apprenticeships.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Crucially, the country excels at connecting academia—with top-tier universities that produce world-class research which complements technical universities that provide specialized apprenticeships—and the private sector.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
These were artisans who developed their skills through years-long apprenticeships before becoming free agents, working in small shops and homes.
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Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
These may include community college programs, industry certifications, apprenticeships, or online training opportunities.
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Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Those older than six could gain freedom, but only after working half a dozen years through plantation apprenticeships.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
If launched in the school building, the HBI program would involve 150 hours of study and earn certifications that would allow participants to move into full apprenticeships across a variety of trades, such as electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing and carpentry.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Leather bag making — Florence, Italy The Scuola del Cuoio, or Leather School, sits in Florence’s historic Santa Croce district and offers day-long workshops and week-long apprenticeships where participants craft their own leather bags.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
The Scuola del Cuoio in Florence’s Santa Croce district offers day workshops and week-long apprenticeships.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Crucially, the country excels at connecting academia—with top-tier universities that produce world-class research which complements technical universities that provide specialized apprenticeships—and the private sector.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
These were artisans who developed their skills through years-long apprenticeships before becoming free agents, working in small shops and homes.
—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
These may include community college programs, industry certifications, apprenticeships, or online training opportunities.
—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Those older than six could gain freedom, but only after working half a dozen years through plantation apprenticeships.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
If launched in the school building, the HBI program would involve 150 hours of study and earn certifications that would allow participants to move into full apprenticeships across a variety of trades, such as electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing and carpentry.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Leather bag making — Florence, Italy The Scuola del Cuoio, or Leather School, sits in Florence’s historic Santa Croce district and offers day-long workshops and week-long apprenticeships where participants craft their own leather bags.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
The Scuola del Cuoio in Florence’s Santa Croce district offers day workshops and week-long apprenticeships.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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The foundation focuses on training nonprofit leaders, and on helping Trenton students finish college and find local internships.
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Flexible scheduling and paid internships would go a long way toward closing that gap.
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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