apprenticeship
//əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp//
Noun
apprenticeshipSingular
apprenticeshipsPlural
1
A period of time during which a person learns a trade or skill from a skilled employer, typically involving practical work experience combined with study.
She completed a three-year apprenticeship at a local bakery.
2
The position or status of being an apprentice.
She completed her apprenticeship at a prestigious law firm.
3
A system of training new workers in a profession or trade.
The apprenticeship system has been used for centuries to train skilled craftsmen.