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
Leveraging data and research, JPMorgan’s years-long effort has helped tens of thousands of Detroiters get apprenticeships or jobs, led to the creation of preservation of thousands of affordable housing units and provided aid to countless small businesses, according to the bank.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The number of apprenticeships has fallen by a third since 2015, while engineering apprenticeships are down by 40% since 2017.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pechacek said the department offers career counseling, training, grants, certifications and apprenticeships for job seekers and recruitment and retention programs for businesses.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 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
Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The number of apprenticeships has fallen by a third since 2015, while engineering apprenticeships are down by 40% since 2017.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pechacek said the department offers career counseling, training, grants, certifications and apprenticeships for job seekers and recruitment and retention programs for businesses.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 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
Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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But so far, the bottom rung of the corporate ladder is being most affected; employers are using AI to automate simpler, lower-level tasks, managers are hesitant to hire Gen Z professionals, and internships are dwindling.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Alumni join a growing support network offering mentorship, internships, and career guidance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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