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
Disciplined, hardy, and calculating, the Chinese leader is the product of a tough apprenticeship.
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 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
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The instinct, especially in creative fields built on apprenticeship, is to assume erosion.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 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
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The instinct, especially in creative fields built on apprenticeship, is to assume erosion.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
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The company would also be expected to help the city develop a city-run internship program for high school and college students.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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School and internships would lead AJ to Ristorante Larossa in Alba, an area in Italy famous for white truffles.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Of the 11 nuns, three are dedicated caretakers for the farm, including Laudeña, who has training in veterinary assistance and examines the rabbits every morning.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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