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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
But while apprenticeships and similar programs are common in Europe, in the United States spending on high school technical training is a tiny percentage of education budgets.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For these students, alternatives such as gap years, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurial ventures provide opportunities for self-discovery and skill-building without the burden of student debt.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Demonstrating the unmet potential of apprenticeships in America, 900,000 apprentices were hired over four years not due to federal funding, but rather despite the lack of it.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There are also calls for more support for government subsidies for apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, promised to double the number of apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
An emerging body of research nationwide blames this imbalance partly on reluctance among employers to provide apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Those options include teaching and construction apprenticeships, coding boot camps and content creation courses.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, government support for ethical guidelines and apprenticeships can ensure that AI advances benefit society while preserving career growth opportunities.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For these students, alternatives such as gap years, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurial ventures provide opportunities for self-discovery and skill-building without the burden of student debt.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Demonstrating the unmet potential of apprenticeships in America, 900,000 apprentices were hired over four years not due to federal funding, but rather despite the lack of it.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There are also calls for more support for government subsidies for apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, promised to double the number of apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
An emerging body of research nationwide blames this imbalance partly on reluctance among employers to provide apprenticeships.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Those options include teaching and construction apprenticeships, coding boot camps and content creation courses.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, government support for ethical guidelines and apprenticeships can ensure that AI advances benefit society while preserving career growth opportunities.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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