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traineeship

A2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /trˈeɪniːʃˌɪp/

US

  • /trˈeɪniːʃˌɪp/

Description

Imagine a young bird leaving the nest - it doesn't just know how to fly. It needs practice, guidance, and time to learn. A traineeship is similar: it is a period of work experience and training that helps someone build practical skills in a specific field. Think of it as a step between education and a full-time job.

A traineeship is mainly about learning by doing. It may be offered by a company, a government program, or a non-profit organization. In some cases, it is a short program that helps people get ready for an apprenticeship or a regular job. For example, "She completed a six-month traineeship at the local hospital before applying for a permanent nursing position." Or, "The government launched a new traineeship scheme to help young people gain valuable work experience."

Examples

  1. 1

    Career start

    After university, she started a traineeship with a local engineering firm.

  2. 2

    Finance graduates

    The bank offers a one-year traineeship for graduates who want experience in finance.

  3. 3

    Department rotation

    During his traineeship, he worked in three different departments.

  4. 4

    Job search

    She applied for several traineeships but chose the one that could lead to a full-time job.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • traineeshipnoun