as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant
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Recent Examples of externship
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
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Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And while universities form curriculum review committees, pilot externships, and experiment with microcredentials, Google is quietly building a national talent pipeline—fast, focused, and at scale.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
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Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And while universities form curriculum review committees, pilot externships, and experiment with microcredentials, Google is quietly building a national talent pipeline—fast, focused, and at scale.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
See All Example Sentences for externship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externship
Noun
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In February 2023, Gia landed an internship with attorney Kathleen Martinez, who specializes in immigration law.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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At one participating college, leaders aligned IT and engineering pathways with local employers so students are not just taking isolated courses, but moving through coherent pathways tied to internships and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Participants in these programs should earn a career credential and a meaningful set of benefits — like tuition support, apprenticeship credits, or a wage subsidy that follows them into their first post-service job.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In 1863, Lewis moved to Boston and started her apprenticeship with Brackett.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Externship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externship. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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