apprenticeship
noun
a program or position in which someone learns a trade by working under a certified expert.
apprenticeships
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pluralof apprenticeship.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I want to dramatically expand paid internships, apprenticeships and partnerships with employers and organized labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
All colleges should partner with labor and employers to offer apprenticeships and “family-sustaining union careers,” he said, and the district should expand dual enrollment to allow more high school students to earn college credit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He announced the expansion of a Local Apprenticeships Service for mayors in England, which he said would deliver thousands more apprenticeships for young people.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The growth of AI is likely to boost demand in apprenticeships as young people lose confidence in their career prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
A representative for the steamfitters and pipefitters union offers information about apprenticeships leading to work that pays between $17 and $29 an hour.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
