work-study program

noun

ˈwərk-ˈstə-dē- 

: a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience

Examples of work-study program in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

There's also a work-study program for high school students. —La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025

In addition to lessons, Ride Above Disability offers a volunteer, internship and work-study program, training young individuals in all aspects of operating a therapeutic riding center. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025

Florida will now prioritize these young adults for campus housing and work-study programs while expanding access to Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers statewide, and helping more adults qualify for apartment leases. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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