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.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externships
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But so far, the bottom rung of the corporate ladder is being most affected; employers are using AI to automate simpler, lower-level tasks, managers are hesitant to hire Gen Z professionals, and internships are dwindling.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Alumni join a growing support network offering mentorship, internships, and career guidance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 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
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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