internships

plural of internship
as in apprenticeships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career seeking a summer internship at a local television station

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Recent Examples of internships Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist. Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026 The building will host pop-up events including a placement fair for internships and interviews, workshops on leadership development and entrepreneurship, and a creator showcase. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 LaunchPad delivers mentoring and career development, real-world work experience and access to high-profile companies and executives, along with placement programs encompassing experiential learning sessions, interview training and internships. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Students who do not complete internships have the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Hartford Promise also continues to support students after graduation, offering internships, alumni networking, and civic engagement training that ease the transition into the workforce. Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Pourriat worked as a waiter while Grébaut attended the Ferrandi Paris culinary school, then working in various internships, per the outlet. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Rather than viewing partnerships with Minority-Serving Institutions as philanthropy, companies should view them as long-term talent investments through internships, workforce partnerships, entrepreneurship centers, and research collaborations. Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Doctoral students, who will be co-advised by academic and industry supervisors, will also spend a year in industry internships in their fourth year. Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026
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apprenticeships
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  • They're often introduced to Snap-on tools while in technical school or during apprenticeships.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Many of these skills take years to develop, so apprenticeships will be key to the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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