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 Communities are investing in apprenticeships, states are rebuilding vocational training, and private and philanthropic capital is flowing into workforce development. Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 They're often introduced to Snap-on tools while in technical school or during apprenticeships. Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026 Many of these skills take years to develop, so apprenticeships will be key to the long-term sustainability of the enterprise. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Motivation also increases with apprenticeships, such as when a mentor not only teaches a person how to engineer, but also how to be the kind of person who loves engineering. David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 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. 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 Those older than six could gain freedom, but only after working half a dozen years through plantation apprenticeships. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
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internships
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  • Ryon Baldwin-Williams had multiple internships before graduating with a computer engineering degree from Michigan State in 2025.
    Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The next phase will support academic curriculum and programming, including executive lectures from Honeywell leaders and innovation internships within the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business.
    Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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