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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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
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
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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
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“Work-study program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-study%20program. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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