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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This evolution started at age 7, said First, and then progressed from fashion doodles to fashion school, studying fashion design at Kent State University, and then fashion internships at major labels like Ralph Lauren, Purple Label and Derek Lam.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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For students with summer jobs or internships Job seekers and career changers aren’t the only ones with an end-of-summer to-do list.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
30 Aug. 2025
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That principle should extend beyond four-year colleges to all postsecondary options, including certificates and apprenticeships.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These jobs often begin with apprenticeships and can lead to career growth through specialization, supervisory roles, or even business ownership, making trades a viable and stable long-term career option.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Externships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externships. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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