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 This year, 23 seniors are receiving a Warhawk-Lancer scholarship, and three more are part of the early childhood apprenticeship program. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 The way the industry has done so in recent years is by expanding its marketing of the work as well as building out its apprenticeship programs. Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025 Thus far, its apprenticeship programs have helped more than 700 people and, in 2023, led to the development of a boutique commercial bakery in San Diego’s Old Town, according to Kitchens for Good. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025 Restrictions have also loosened to allow 529 plan funds to be used for continuing education classes, apprenticeship programs and student loan payments. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
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training
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  • Your First Diagnosis The Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD consists of four years of undergraduate education followed by four years of medical school training, seamlessly integrated into a single pathway.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Earlier Sunday, Ukraine’s army said at least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on an army training unit.
    SAMYA KULLAB, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025

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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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