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apprentice

An apprentice is an employee who is training in a particular trade or profession by working and learning on the job, under a specific training agreement with their employer.

Apprenticeship involves a unique blend of working and education, where the individual, known as an apprentice, is hired to learn a trade or profession directly through work experience. This is conducted under a special contract that outlines both the job duties and the learning or training requirements. Apprentices gain hands-on, practical skills in their chosen field, often complemented by formal classroom learning or certification programs. It's a structured approach that combines real-world work experience with skill development and education.

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