Apprenticeship: meaning, definitions and examples

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apprenticeship

 

[ əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

employment

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). Apprenticeships can also be a form of higher education, providing the required knowledge and skills to enter a specific career.

Synonyms

internship, training program, work placement

Examples of usage

  • Many young people choose apprenticeships as a way to gain practical skills in a specific field.
  • His apprenticeship as a carpenter taught him valuable skills that he still uses today.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

The position or condition of an apprentice.

Examples of usage

  • He served his apprenticeship under a master blacksmith.
  • In the past, apprenticeships were a common way for people to learn a trade.

Translations

Translations of the word "apprenticeship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprendizagem

🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षण

🇩🇪 Lehre

🇮🇩 magang

🇺🇦 учнівство

🇵🇱 praktyka

🇯🇵 見習い

🇫🇷 apprentissage

🇪🇸 aprendizaje

🇹🇷 çıraklık

🇰🇷 견습

🇸🇦 تدريب مهني

🇨🇿 učňovství

🇸🇰 učňovstvo

🇨🇳 学徒

🇸🇮 vajeništvo

🇮🇸 lærlingsstaða

🇰🇿 шәкірттік

🇬🇪 სტაჟირება

🇦🇿 çıraklıq

🇲🇽 aprendizaje

Word origin

The concept of apprenticeship dates back to the Middle Ages, where young individuals would be bound to a master craftsman in exchange for training and knowledge. This system allowed for the transfer of skills and expertise from one generation to the next. Over time, apprenticeships evolved to encompass a wide range of professions and industries, providing a valuable pathway for individuals to enter the workforce. Today, apprenticeships continue to play a crucial role in preparing individuals for successful careers.

See also: apprentices.