apprenticeship

noun

ap·​pren·​tice·​ship ə-ˈpren-tə(sh)-ˌship 

ə-ˈpren-təs-ˌship

1

: a position as an apprentice : an arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade, or job under another

He obtained an apprenticeship with a carpenter.

Later that year, he decided to become a barrister—a career that requires acceptance into an apprenticeship …

—Sidney Blumenthal

2

: the period of time when a person is an apprentice

During most of his apprenticeship he lived in Paris …

—Robert Penn Warren

a two-year apprenticeship

Synonyms

• externship
• internship
• practicum
• training

Examples of apprenticeship in a Sentence

only after long apprenticeship as a camera operator was he appointed director of photography on a major motion picture

Recent Examples on the Web

As an alternative, companies should craft apprenticeship programs and raise awareness about less traditional pathways into cybersecurity work to minimize the talent gap and create efficient homegrown pipelines to solve high-level risks. —Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Many careers that don't require a degree offer a livable wage, but require an apprenticeship or training program for technical skills. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024

Work in this field does not typically require formal training or an apprenticeship. —Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

Gaining Work Experience—On-the-job training, internships, volunteering and apprenticeships allow individuals to acquire practical skills and hands-on experience. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

apprenticeship

noun

ap·​pren·​tice·​ship

ə-ˈprent-əs-ˌship

1

: service as an apprentice

2

: the period during which a person serves as an apprentice