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
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.
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Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
At best, Boren believes those funds might create somewhere between 35,000 and 50,000 apprenticeships.
—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
This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
At best, Boren believes those funds might create somewhere between 35,000 and 50,000 apprenticeships.
—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
This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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Some of the most competitive programs and internships have November or December deadlines, and many are due in January and February.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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