Meaning & use
apprenticeship
A period during which a person learns a trade or skill by working under an experienced practitioner.
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He completed a four-year apprenticeship before becoming a licensed electrician.
The company offers an apprenticeship program for high school graduates interested in engineering.
A note on using this word
An apprenticeship usually combines paid on-the-job training with structured lessons, unlike a simple internship.
Words with a similar meaning
traineeship
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