apprenticeship position
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apprenticeship position
A training position in a business or company where a young person learns a profession in the dual system. The term is used mainly in Austria and Switzerland; in Germany, 'Ausbildungsplatz' (training position) is more commonly used today.
Sie hat sich erfolgreich auf eine Lehrstelle als Kauffrau beworben.
She successfully applied for an apprenticeship position as a business administrator.
The word is made up of 'Lehre' (apprenticeship, training) and 'Stelle' (position, job). So it refers to a position for vocational training.
Viele Betriebe bieten jedes Jahr neue Lehrstellen an.
Many companies offer new apprenticeship positions every year.
This word is very commonly used especially in Austria and Switzerland to refer to a training position.
In der Schweiz beginnt die Suche nach einer Lehrstelle oft schon früh.
In Switzerland, the search for an apprenticeship position often begins early.
Common verbs used with 'Lehrstelle' (apprenticeship position) are: 'eine Lehrstelle suchen' (to look for an apprenticeship position), 'eine Lehrstelle finden' (to find an apprenticeship position), 'sich auf eine Lehrstelle bewerben' (to apply for an apprenticeship position), and 'eine Lehrstelle antreten' (to start an apprenticeship position).
Er hat endlich eine Lehrstelle als Mechaniker gefunden.
He finally found an apprenticeship position as a mechanic.
To specify the profession, 'Lehrstelle' (apprenticeship position) is often combined with the preposition 'als' (as) and the job title.
Meine Schwester sucht eine Lehrstelle als Friseurin.
My sister is looking for an apprenticeship position as a hairdresser.
training position
Both words refer to a position where someone learns a profession. „Ausbildungsplatz“ is neutral and broader in meaning and is used particularly in Germany. „Lehrstelle“ sounds more traditional and is used mainly in Austria and Switzerland when referring to company-based vocational training.
Nach der Schule sucht Lara in der Schweiz eine Lehrstelle in einem Betrieb.
After leaving school, Lara is looking for an apprenticeship position at a company in Switzerland.
Nach der Schule sucht Lara in Deutschland einen Ausbildungsplatz in einem Betrieb.
After leaving school, Lara is looking for a training position at a company in Germany.
