practicums

noun

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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  1. internships
  2. apprenticeships
Noun
  • Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the generation spent its formative high school or college years attending classes remotely, missing out on the informal cues previous generations may have picked up through internships or in-person jobs.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Talent pipelines, apprenticeships, employer partnerships, and career pathways should be built into economic development projects from the beginning, not added after investments are made.
    — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships
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