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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The third criteria can be met by the film’s studio or production company offering internships or training opportunities to people from underrepresented groups.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026 -
Her background includes earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University, completing advanced training through internships and residency programs and achieving diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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These partnerships should also extend into structured programs such as co-ops and apprenticeships, creating a reliable pipeline of opportunities for students to build hands-on experience as part of their education.—
Michael Hansen,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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“Practicums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicums. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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