PRACTICUMS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

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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tenures

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Noun

Make the hiring process more available by welcoming people of all abilities into internships or job training programs.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Biola has a strong commitment to ensuring students are ready to enter the entertainment workforce, with 100% of the students participating in industry internships.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of internships

Noun

Bamboo slips from Shuihudi count the work of young slaves as units of production, and slips held by the Yuelu Academy describe apprenticeships in state workshops.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2026
Community colleges also offer training for existing semiconductor employees to improve their skills, apprenticeships, and training for high school students.

— Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprenticeships

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