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
Though data consistently demonstrates that workers with a traditional four-year degree earn more than those without, students today have a range of education and training options including credentials and apprenticeships, which can also lead to serious increases in earnings.
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Maria Flynn, Time, 11 July 2025
These include not only college tuition but also trade school and apprenticeship expenses, and up to $10,000 for K-12 tuition and student loan payments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
New data shows that Gen Z are leading a shift from traditional post-college career paths to trade jobs, and apprenticeships.
—The Hill, 27 June 2025
Blue collar workers are hitting retirement age, and a trend in recent years toward pushing more students to attend college means that fewer of them are participating in apprenticeship programs or going directly to learn on the job.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Maria Flynn, Time, 11 July 2025
These include not only college tuition but also trade school and apprenticeship expenses, and up to $10,000 for K-12 tuition and student loan payments.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
New data shows that Gen Z are leading a shift from traditional post-college career paths to trade jobs, and apprenticeships.
—The Hill, 27 June 2025
Blue collar workers are hitting retirement age, and a trend in recent years toward pushing more students to attend college means that fewer of them are participating in apprenticeship programs or going directly to learn on the job.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
training
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The lack of an extension led the 29-year-old to express his frustration through a brief training camp holdout after talks stalled in mid-July.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The academy/training center may help the sport survive in the post-House settlement world.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
31 July 2025
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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