noun · neutral
apprenticeship
UK/əˈprentɪsɪp/US/əˈprɛn·tɪs·ɪp/a·PREN·ti·ceship
a system of training where someone learns a trade by working for a skilled employer over a period of time
Examples
“He completed a five-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”
“Many companies offer apprenticeships to attract young skilled workers.”
“An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom study.”
Band 8 sentence
“Expanding apprenticeships in technical sectors can bridge the skills gap and provide young people with a clear path into sustainable employment.”
Collocations
- do / complete an apprenticeship
- serve an apprenticeship
Word family
Common mistakes
apprenticeship = internship→apprenticeship (for trades) vs internship (office/short-term)
have an apprenticeship→do / complete / serve an apprenticeship
Say it for a higher band
5training→6internship→7+apprenticeship
Synonyms
internship
training
Easily confused
internship
“She did an internship at a law firm during the summer.”
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