Meaning & use

apprenticeship

noun·Everyday

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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