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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Wall Street Journal Job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge or Grindr to land internships or job interviews.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Every summer, Bosma helps about 12 to 18 students find internships.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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And starting next fall, Indiana’s pushing high school students to explore careers through apprenticeships.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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