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apprenticeship

[uh-pren-tis-ship] / əˈprɛn tɪsˌʃɪp /




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Last week, analysis by the BBC found that competition for degree apprenticeships in England through the government's "find an apprenticeship" service, for example, had quadrupled over the past three years.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

PwC has over 1,000 apprenticeship positions each year in consulting, tax, technology and accounting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Now, a growing number of white-collar apprenticeship programs are offering high-school leavers another route into industries such as consulting, finance and law—fields typically reserved for college graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

A Labour Party spokesperson said all young people "deserve a clear route to a good career" whether through "a properly funded apprenticeship, high-quality technical education or university".

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“At least the apprenticeship isn’t four years long,” Rowan interjected, as a way to get into the conversation.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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

Reviewing the history of children’s involvement in endeavors ranging from farm chores to perilous apprenticeships on fishing smacks, Mses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

There are similar trends across all apprenticeships at Levels 4, 5 and 6, where there have been 10.6 applications per position - up from 3.6.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Anna Helder, 18, applied for 35 apprenticeships while studying at Hereford Sixth Form College and was "ecstatic" when she landed a project management role in London.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Most students spend at least three or four terms finishing their apprenticeships.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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