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
In the hundred years since, higher education institutions have added a range of shorter degree and non-degree programs from associate’s degrees to certificates, microcredentials, apprenticeships and more.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Later that month, the department launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation portal, a free hub that helps workers, employers, and training providers integrate AI into apprenticeships across six sectors from health care to advanced manufacturing.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 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
Connecticut offers this model for barber licensing, allowing online instruction paired with in-person training or apprenticeships.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Many more will launch their careers directly by entering the workforce, pursuing apprenticeships or mastering the skilled trades that are essential to building and sustaining our communities and economy.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The money can now not only be used for two- or four-year college and graduate school but also for vocational and credentialing programs and apprenticeships.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 May 2026
These partnerships should also extend into structured programs such as co-ops and apprenticeships, creating a reliable pipeline of opportunities for students to build hands-on experience as part of their education.
—Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Later that month, the department launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation portal, a free hub that helps workers, employers, and training providers integrate AI into apprenticeships across six sectors from health care to advanced manufacturing.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 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
Connecticut offers this model for barber licensing, allowing online instruction paired with in-person training or apprenticeships.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Many more will launch their careers directly by entering the workforce, pursuing apprenticeships or mastering the skilled trades that are essential to building and sustaining our communities and economy.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The money can now not only be used for two- or four-year college and graduate school but also for vocational and credentialing programs and apprenticeships.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 May 2026
These partnerships should also extend into structured programs such as co-ops and apprenticeships, creating a reliable pipeline of opportunities for students to build hands-on experience as part of their education.
—Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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Prince William did internships at Britain’s intelligence and security agencies in 2019 to help the future king understand their workings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Hundreds of students have moved from the classroom to real industry exposure — presenting their apps to industry experts, building portfolios, and stepping into internships and full-time roles inside Miami’s tech sector.—
Miami Dade College,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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