apprenticeship
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɹɛntəsˌʃɪp// UK //ɐpɹˈɛntɪsʃˌɪp// ap·pren·tice·ship
n. a period of training where you work for an employer to learn a specific skill or trade. You gain practical experience while earning money.
n. a formal arrangement in which a learner works under the supervision of an experienced practitioner to acquire skills in a specific trade or profession.
He completed an apprenticeship as an electrician.
The company offers a two-year apprenticeship program for new engineers.
Traditional apprenticeships blend on-the-job training with classroom instruction, ensuring candidates master both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
From apprentice + -ship.