internships

plural of internship
as in apprenticeships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career seeking a summer internship at a local television station

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Recent Examples of internships Advancing the school and the field means partnering more strongly with quantum industry partners and protecting the opportunities students already have, like internships and jobs. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Gomez-Arias said the university is working to provide an education that will further boost incomes, including more pathways to internships. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 At the moment, KApE’s program offers about 62,000 hours of training and more than 22,400 hours of internships, with the contribution of more than 400 master artisans and professionals. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 At exactly the age when many young people would have been developing these skills in college, internships and early jobs, the room disappeared. — Jeff Leblanc, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Unlike 10-week internships, apprenticeships last about 12 months, frequently award portable industry credentials or licenses and offer a path toward promotion into full-time roles. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Schools that made these lists offer opportunities like study abroad experiences, co-ops or internships and senior capstones. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The economy demanded more of students outside the classroom—internships, networking, publications, volunteering. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Now, Garelick estimates that more than 1,500 students apply for internships each semester. — Matt Minton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
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apprenticeships
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  • Funds in the accounts can be used for a variety of qualifying educational expenses including tuition at colleges and trade schools as well as qualifying professional apprenticeships.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Doug Lipari, executive director of NYC Talent, believes that apprenticeships, which offer paid, on-the-job learning and credentialing, are a win-win.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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