apprenticeships

plural of apprenticeship
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 Reimagine teaching and learning with stronger academics, career and technical training, trades, apprenticeships and college pathways. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Funds in the accounts can be used for a variety of qualifying educational expenses including tuition at colleges and trade schools as well as qualifying professional apprenticeships. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Doug Lipari, executive director of NYC Talent, believes that apprenticeships, which offer paid, on-the-job learning and credentialing, are a win-win. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 Most high school guidance counselors promote four-year college degrees over trade apprenticeships because the former were traditionally viewed as the route to stable, high-paying jobs. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Unlike 10-week internships, apprenticeships last about 12 months, frequently award portable industry credentials or licenses and offer a path toward promotion into full-time roles. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Those stark early images scored him apprenticeships with prominent photographer Howell Conant and commercial photographer Lee Michaels. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Manai-Platt argues that the company’s growth has helped strengthen a diminished domestic manufacturing base by supporting apprenticeships, increasing capacity and giving craftspeople room to evolve their techniques. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 These apprenticeships allow workers to gain work experience and find jobs in industries that include hospitality, construction and aviation. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
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internships
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  • Heinrich, 37, studied international affairs at George Washington University and wanted to pursue a career in the State Department before internships at MSNBC and WRC-TV in Washington led her to journalism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Advancing the school and the field means partnering more strongly with quantum industry partners and protecting the opportunities students already have, like internships and jobs.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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