as in internship
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 apprenticeship
The leading swimwear manufacturer’s apprenticeship program rotates recent graduates through every facet of the business—from cutting and sewing to sales and operations.
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Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Hosts who want to move up within the company are encouraged to pursue their dreams, too, and a variety of opportunities are available for employees who want to develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program that’s associated with Walters State Community College.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
An eventual goal of hers, through the Learn to Skate and apprenticeship programs, would be to build up the community of local Black skaters who have the skills to perform Brownbody’s repertory.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, another bill would direct funding to child care workforce retention and apprenticeship programs, provide workers with health care benefits and give a yearly $500 recognition bonus.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Hosts who want to move up within the company are encouraged to pursue their dreams, too, and a variety of opportunities are available for employees who want to develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program that’s associated with Walters State Community College.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
An eventual goal of hers, through the Learn to Skate and apprenticeship programs, would be to build up the community of local Black skaters who have the skills to perform Brownbody’s repertory.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, another bill would direct funding to child care workforce retention and apprenticeship programs, provide workers with health care benefits and give a yearly $500 recognition bonus.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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