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
Noun
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In November, the students will begin to start different internships in the community, Fitzpatrick said, mentioning a cafe nearby the facility that approached about hiring a student and networking opportunities.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Graduates reported that personal referrals (25%), internships and prior work experience (22%) and interview skills (20%) were more decisive in securing employment than the degree itself (17%).—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sevak is clear that promoting apprenticeships, boot camps, and certifications is not about undercutting the value of higher education.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Externships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externships. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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