boot camps

noun

plural of boot camp
1
as in cadetships

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2
as in workshops

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  1. internships
  2. workshops
  3. apprenticeships
  4. clinics
  5. trainings
  6. seminars
Noun
  • Indeed, more college graduates are accepting unpaid internships than at any point in the last decade as the entry-level job market tightens around them.
    — Dana Stephenson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • School leaders say its proximity to businesses, public transportation and community organizations can help create opportunities for internships, partnerships and projects outside the school.
    — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • This includes a range of activities — from workshops to mentorships to other support programs — that the festival and its industry arm conduct year-round.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This summer market will bring together more than 130 craft vendors and feature workshops, photo opportunities and workshops.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshops
Noun
  • Pittman said at the time that the goal was to get students more excited and engaged in their education through community projects, apprenticeships and real-world problem solving.
    — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships
Noun
  • Beyond scheduling difficulties for parents, clinics and doctors’ offices, no company even makes separate immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella, Pan said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The network’s temporary ambulance diversion for trauma, stroke and STEMI heart attack patients has also ended, according to the update, and outpatient pharmacies and community clinics have returned to normal operations.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinics
Noun
  • Metrics like meetings held, tools rolled out or trainings completed are not impact.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Daniel described the center as a community center that will host educational conferences, trainings, public meetings and new community partnerships.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trainings
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
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