work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Brenda McAleer, dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta — which is preparing to offer a bachelor’s of applied public administration — said the degrees were designed for adults who already have some work experience or have taken some college courses. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 Previous trail work experience not required. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 This can include volunteer or work experience programs with local nonprofits or public service organizations, such as food pantries, parks, or libraries. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026 From teachers yearning to boost their bank accounts during their summer downtime to retirees looking to earn extra income and expand their social network to teens driven to gain valuable work experience on their own terms, the season is ripe for bringing business ownership dreams to life. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for work experience

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“Work experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20experience. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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