practicums

plural of practicum
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
  • Hearing the stories of countless promising designers not getting a fair chance at getting internships and roles in the industry was the catalyst for her launch in 2015.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Pullin, who will become TCU’s next chancellor in June, noted the importance of local companies hiring students for internships and post-graduation roles.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • This system has contributed to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the developed world, with more than 50% of young Germans completing apprenticeships.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • On average, 68% of candidates leaving the nonprofit’s construction training program have gotten apprenticeships, but that rate has risen as high as 76%.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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