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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Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation has donated a portion of the proceeds to help finance Register internships.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Industry and education partnerships Embedding industry and education partnerships into program design can help job seekers better see and access internships, apprenticeships and short-term training options.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investments in apprenticeships have been shown to reduce workers' reliance on social assistance programs.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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