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apprenticeship

noun/əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp/

B1CEFR level
25/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

A structured arrangement combining paid employment with training towards a recognised qualification.

The apprenticeship agreement gave the trainee greater protection against dismissal than an ordinary contract.

Similar: traineeship

Topic: Employment law in Legal English

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