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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More recently, schools across the country have begun experimenting with summer internships and short-term placements to meet growing demand.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whitmer and panelists at the Detroit event amplified Farley’s call for real change, stressing that every American deserves a path—whether through apprenticeships or traditional higher education—and that removing roadblocks is crucial.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, vocational training is finally having a moment, as are apprenticeships and other pathways into careers in the trades.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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