as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Recent Examples of practicum
Through the Girls Take Flight practicum, 50 high school girls under the age of 18 have earned their FAA 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
In 2023, Girls Take Flight served 82 high school girls, including 62 in the kick-off events who were introduced to drone careers and female STEM professionals; 20 participated in a week-long drone camp, and 10 participated in the complete drone practicum.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
In 2023, Girls Take Flight served 82 high school girls, including 62 in the kick-off events who were introduced to drone careers and female STEM professionals; 20 participated in a week-long drone camp, and 10 participated in the complete drone practicum.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
apprenticeship
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Evers denied the request but instead proposed that the state Department of Workforce Development, a partner on the apprenticeship program, invest $1 million annually to help school districts pay for the cost of apprentices.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Schneider’s training at the Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest apprenticeship program played a big role in their journey, allowing Schneider to get hands-on work experience.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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