HR Glossary
Apprenticeship
A structured training program combining on-the-job work experience with formal instruction.
Definition
An apprenticeship is a fixed-term arrangement where a person learns a trade or skill through supervised work, often under a formal government or industry framework, in exchange for a stipend rather than a full salary.
Why It Matters
Apprentices are usually governed by separate statutory rules than regular employees, which HR and payroll need to account for.