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
Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For those thinking about making a transition into blue-collar work, FlexJobs advises highlighting transferrable skills like project management and evaluating training pathways like apprenticeships and trade schools, as well as certification requirements.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training give young people a way to earn, learn and see a future for themselves.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
By contrast, vocational training is finally having a moment, as are apprenticeships and other pathways into careers in the trades.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 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
Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For those thinking about making a transition into blue-collar work, FlexJobs advises highlighting transferrable skills like project management and evaluating training pathways like apprenticeships and trade schools, as well as certification requirements.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training give young people a way to earn, learn and see a future for themselves.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
By contrast, vocational training is finally having a moment, as are apprenticeships and other pathways into careers in the trades.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to mold degree programs to the job market’s needs and to get students internships and work experience that can lead to a job.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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