APPRENTICESHIP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

apprenticeship

noun

ə-ˈpren-tə(sh)-ˌship

Definition of apprenticeship

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 Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Don’t cut the apprenticeship For employers, better output creates a temptation to hire fewer juniors. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Reimagine teaching and learning with stronger academics, career and technical training, trades, apprenticeships and college pathways. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Funds in the accounts can be used for a variety of qualifying educational expenses including tuition at colleges and trade schools as well as qualifying professional apprenticeships. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship

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Noun

Every student is required to get out of the classroom through an internship, research, study away, service, or starting a business.

— Matt vandenBerg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Make the hiring process more available by welcoming people of all abilities into internships or job training programs.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of internship

Noun

The training includes mock networking happy hours and credit cards with $100 to take people out to coffee.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
To keep providers open, the federal government spent more than $50 billion on the industry, funding staff training, higher wages, protective gear and child care assistance for more families.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of training

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