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apprenticeship

[uh-pren-tis-ship] / əˈprɛn tɪsˌʃɪp /




NOUN
probation
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Many, though, are swamped: In Philadelphia earlier this year, for example, the local steamfitter’s union apprenticeship program received 609 applications for just 85 slots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Likewise, employees who want to move into a skilled-trade apprenticeship in manufacturing or engineering can go through an internal certification program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Reeves also said the government would fund a scheme to make apprenticeship training for under-25s at small and medium businesses "completely free".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

He is still studying for the qualification aspect of the apprenticeship and will sit exams later this year.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In his three year apprenticeship, he learned the game.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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