as in internships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant
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Recent Examples of externships
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externships
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sevak is clear that promoting apprenticeships, boot camps, and certifications is not about undercutting the value of higher education.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Externships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externships. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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