work-study program

noun

ˈwərk-ˈstə-dē- How to pronounce work-study program (audio)
: a program that offers high school or college students part-time jobs in order to provide financial assistance or work experience

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There's also a work-study program for high school students. — La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025 They were lured by social media adverts offering work-study programs. — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 While no one has been named, the deceased student was identified to KCRA as a custodian undertaking a work-study program at the school. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Plus, some colleges use these forms to determine eligibility for institutional grants, scholarships or work-study programs, which can offer additional support. — Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for work-study program

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of work-study program was in 1946

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“Work-study program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-study%20program. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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