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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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025 -
The discussions around relationships and internships over the last two years are now starting to come to fruition.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leveraging data and research, JPMorgan’s years-long effort has helped tens of thousands of Detroiters get apprenticeships or jobs, led to the creation of preservation of thousands of affordable housing units and provided aid to countless small businesses, according to the bank.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The number of apprenticeships has fallen by a third since 2015, while engineering apprenticeships are down by 40% since 2017.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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