work-study program
noun
: a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience
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While no one has been named, the deceased student was identified to KCRA as a custodian undertaking a work-study program at the school.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep on the West Side of Chicago provides students experience through a corporate work-study program.
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Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2026
They were lured by social media adverts offering work-study programs.
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ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Destination Tomorrow is also developing a work-study program for the culinary arts for residents interested in working in hospitality and food service, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
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Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
7 Aug. 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep on the West Side of Chicago provides students experience through a corporate work-study program.
—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2026
They were lured by social media adverts offering work-study programs.
—
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Destination Tomorrow is also developing a work-study program for the culinary arts for residents interested in working in hospitality and food service, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Work-study program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-study%20program. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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