on-the-job
adjective
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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Workers, too, must embrace lifelong learning, taking advantage of flexible upskilling options like certifications, digital badges, and on-the-job training.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Trump administration should shift funding away from traditional higher education and into apprenticeships and on-the-job training, working in partnership with community colleges and labor unions.
—Oren Cass, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Highlight On-The-Job Learning Managers can enhance professional development by highlighting on-the-job learning as a powerful growth tool.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Labor unions offer on-the-job training, certifications and a clear path for career advancement while emphasizing hard work and expertise.
—Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Trump administration should shift funding away from traditional higher education and into apprenticeships and on-the-job training, working in partnership with community colleges and labor unions.
—Oren Cass, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Highlight On-The-Job Learning Managers can enhance professional development by highlighting on-the-job learning as a powerful growth tool.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Labor unions offer on-the-job training, certifications and a clear path for career advancement while emphasizing hard work and expertise.
—Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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