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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These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025 -
The goal is to mold degree programs to the job market’s needs and to get students internships and work experience that can lead to a job.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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