as in internships
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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Noun
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However, a quiet crisis persists in higher education in which unpaid or underpaid internships function as barriers, not bridges, for students who cannot afford to work without income.—
Adam Hasner,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The Eze Foundation, which Eze runs alongside his soccer career, works with British schools to provide mentoring, internships and creative opportunities, and it’s expected Flowstate will extend that work into productions through behind-the-camera and hands-on roles.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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The new definition would include grants for industry research and equipment; scholarships, apprenticeships and career training; recruitment of out-of-state companies and workers; and development of infrastructure and projects aimed at business retention and expansion.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Peasants usually married after their apprenticeships in their mid or late twenties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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