apprenticeship (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈprɛntɪʃɪp/
Definition
A system of training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study (classroom work and reading).
Examples
She began a three-year apprenticeship as an electrician after finishing high school.
Many skilled crafts, like carpentry and plumbing, still rely heavily on apprenticeships.
The company offers an apprenticeship program for young people interested in software development.
How to Use apprenticeship
- apprenticeship in (prepositional phrase)
- An apprenticeship in a specific field or trade. — "She enrolled in an apprenticeship in carpentry."
- apprenticeship as (prepositional phrase)
- An apprenticeship to become a specific type of worker. — "He began an apprenticeship as a chef."
- apprenticeship program (collocation)
- A structured program offering apprenticeships. — "The company launched a new apprenticeship program for engineers."
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