Synonyms of externship

externship

noun

ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• internship
• apprenticeship
• practicum
• training
• education
• schooling
• basic training
• probation
• instruction
• boot camp
• tutelage
• cadetship
• candidacy
• grounding
• trial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of externship

High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. — 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