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 Those who work in apprenticeship, internship or work-study programs in Florida could be paid less than minimum wage under legislation that cleared a Senate panel last week. Gray Rohrer, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 The main goal of these relationships is to align programs that create jobs, pipelines for jobs, develop entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, apprenticeship and workforce investment program opportunities with employment needs, throughout the county and particularly in disadvantaged communities. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 The leading swimwear manufacturer’s apprenticeship program rotates recent graduates through every facet of the business—from cutting and sewing to sales and operations. 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 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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