traineeship

[ trey-nee-ship ]

noun

1. the state or position of being a trainee.
2. a period of service as a trainee.
3. a grant enabling a person to serve as a trainee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of traineeship¹

First recorded in 1960–65; trainee + -ship

Example Sentences

Regan recently secured a traineeship at law firm Pinsent Masons, which she hopes to start next year after completing her postgraduate degree.

From BBC

Labour said that if businesses used just 3% of the additional flexibility, it could generate 150,000 traineeships for young people.

From BBC

Two of the examples offered are a freeze on civil servant recruitment in the Ministry of Defence and offering fewer traineeships in the civil service.

From BBC

Programme activities will include species survey and monitoring, habitat creation and restoration, education and learning events, advice for land managers, volunteering opportunities, training workshops, traineeships, work experience and more. 

From BBC

At 19, he joined the Compagnons du Devoir, a French organization founded in the Middle Ages that offers artisans a traineeship with posts all over the country.

From New York Times