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
Whitmer and panelists at the Detroit event amplified Farley’s call for real change, stressing that every American deserves a path—whether through apprenticeships or traditional higher education—and that removing roadblocks is crucial.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 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
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
Offering apprenticeships and scholarships can give them the real-world tech skills needed for trade jobs and software alike.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Formal trade apprenticeships typically require four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Industry partners will also provide internships and apprenticeships to give students real-world experience with AI on the job.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 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
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
Offering apprenticeships and scholarships can give them the real-world tech skills needed for trade jobs and software alike.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Formal trade apprenticeships typically require four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Industry partners will also provide internships and apprenticeships to give students real-world experience with AI on the job.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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Ascent, for example, offers tools to calculate potential salaries and debt-to-income ratios, and even connects students to paid internships to boost employability.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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