C1nounworkeducation
US/əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/
UK/əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/
a period when someone learns a skilled job by working for an expert
In context
After school he started a three-year apprenticeship as an electrician.
Germany's apprenticeship system combines classroom study with paid work in a company.
She did her apprenticeship with a famous chef in Hoi An before opening her own kitchen.
Words that go with apprenticeship
noun + noun
- apprenticeship programan organized scheme for learning a trade at workThe company runs an apprenticeship program for young electricians.
- apprenticeship schemea system that lets people learn a job while workingThe government introduced an apprenticeship scheme to reduce youth unemployment.
verb + noun
- serve an apprenticeshipspend time learning a trade by working for an expertHe served an apprenticeship as a carpenter before opening his own shop.
- complete an apprenticeshipfinish a period of learning a tradeShe completed an apprenticeship and got a full-time job.