externships

plural of externship
as in internships
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 externships 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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Noun
  • These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
    Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The goal is to mold degree programs to the job market’s needs and to get students internships and work experience that can lead to a job.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.
    Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Externships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externships. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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