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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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
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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 12 Jul. 2025.
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