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
These partnerships should also extend into structured programs such as co-ops and apprenticeships, creating a reliable pipeline of opportunities for students to build hands-on experience as part of their education.
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Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
Texas should fully fund public schools, pay teachers competitively, expand career and technical education, and strengthen community colleges and apprenticeships.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Established in 2020, to be eligible for a best picture nomination a film must fulfill diversity criteria that includes a combination of casting, subject matter, leadership and departments heads, crew, apprenticeships and/or audience development.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 May 2026
According to her, professions such as medicine, law, and finance are widely visible, while specialized industrial roles such as trade machinists trained through apprenticeships, metrology technicians, and machine alignment specialists often remain behind the scenes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
Texas should fully fund public schools, pay teachers competitively, expand career and technical education, and strengthen community colleges and apprenticeships.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Established in 2020, to be eligible for a best picture nomination a film must fulfill diversity criteria that includes a combination of casting, subject matter, leadership and departments heads, crew, apprenticeships and/or audience development.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 May 2026
According to her, professions such as medicine, law, and finance are widely visible, while specialized industrial roles such as trade machinists trained through apprenticeships, metrology technicians, and machine alignment specialists often remain behind the scenes.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeships
internships
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The third criteria can be met by the film’s studio or production company offering internships or training opportunities to people from underrepresented groups.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Her background includes earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University, completing advanced training through internships and residency programs and achieving diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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