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
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.
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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
Meanwhile, grants from various universities and foundations have helped foster the next generation of journalists through more than a dozen newsroom internships each year.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pintea has been involved in various internships and research projects.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Ciolino was manning a table to sign up for internships abroad and Armato stopped by.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Civic instruction has also been given short shrift and far too few students have community service opportunities and internships, both are connected to school persistence and performance and need to be a top priority.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Mitchell said the school is planning pre-apprenticeship opportunities with credentials and internships for students with partners, including Goodwill Industries, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Indianapolis Colts.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Job postings are down, internships are converting to fewer permanent roles, and some employers now expect entry-level hires to arrive with skills once taught in-house.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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
Meanwhile, grants from various universities and foundations have helped foster the next generation of journalists through more than a dozen newsroom internships each year.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pintea has been involved in various internships and research projects.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Ciolino was manning a table to sign up for internships abroad and Armato stopped by.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Civic instruction has also been given short shrift and far too few students have community service opportunities and internships, both are connected to school persistence and performance and need to be a top priority.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Mitchell said the school is planning pre-apprenticeship opportunities with credentials and internships for students with partners, including Goodwill Industries, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Indianapolis Colts.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Job postings are down, internships are converting to fewer permanent roles, and some employers now expect entry-level hires to arrive with skills once taught in-house.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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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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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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