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
This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
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Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On average, 68% of candidates leaving the nonprofit’s construction training program have gotten apprenticeships, but that rate has risen as high as 76%.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Offering apprenticeships and scholarships can give them the real-world tech skills needed for trade jobs and software alike.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Formal trade apprenticeships typically require four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
In technology, for example, internships and apprenticeships have become more common than traditional entry-level jobs, serving as a way for companies to screen talent before making a full-time hire.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The World Economic Forum emphasizes that rapid technological change will necessitate continuous re-skilling, and partnerships that support workforce training and apprenticeships can help bridge the gap between employer needs and available talent.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.
—Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Industry partners will also provide internships and apprenticeships to give students real-world experience with AI on the job.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On average, 68% of candidates leaving the nonprofit’s construction training program have gotten apprenticeships, but that rate has risen as high as 76%.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Offering apprenticeships and scholarships can give them the real-world tech skills needed for trade jobs and software alike.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Formal trade apprenticeships typically require four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
In technology, for example, internships and apprenticeships have become more common than traditional entry-level jobs, serving as a way for companies to screen talent before making a full-time hire.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The World Economic Forum emphasizes that rapid technological change will necessitate continuous re-skilling, and partnerships that support workforce training and apprenticeships can help bridge the gap between employer needs and available talent.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.
—Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Industry partners will also provide internships and apprenticeships to give students real-world experience with AI on the job.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Apprenticeships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeships. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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