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 Because unlike grants, starting an apprenticeship program is not a one-time expense. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 In 1715, Franklin’s money-conscious father removed his young son from the Boston grammar school that might have led to a college education and sent him to learn writing and arithmetic in preparation for a printing apprenticeship. James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024 There are also calls for more support for government subsidies for apprenticeships. Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024 Luca sees his alliances tested, however, upon taking an apprenticeship with the city’s Philosopher. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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