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Recent Examples of basic training
The conversation, moderated by Fortune’s Kristin Stoller, acknowledged the dire state of untapped talent in the U.S., particularly in jobs that anyone—college grad or not—can do after some basic training.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Of these, 95% go on to finish basic training and become soldiers, according to the Pentagon.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, Kaepernick’s estimate was too generous: basic training can take as little as 21 weeks.
—Laurence Ralph, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The hands-on class will provide students the opportunity to teach dogs basic training skills.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Of these, 95% go on to finish basic training and become soldiers, according to the Pentagon.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, Kaepernick’s estimate was too generous: basic training can take as little as 21 weeks.
—Laurence Ralph, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The hands-on class will provide students the opportunity to teach dogs basic training skills.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
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People interested in pursuing a career in computer science, including artificial intelligence, can also enroll in coding boot camps.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Few workarounds, such as those boot camps, are available.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Marines at Twentynine Palms receive specialized training on how to handle tortoises.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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In full circle, Shazier started his coaching career in the same place his NFL playing tenure began: at a training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Because unlike grants, starting an apprenticeship program is not a one-time expense.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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