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
These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
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Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The goal is to mold degree programs to the job market’s needs and to get students internships and work experience that can lead to a job.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Just as important is a college that delivers real preparation for life after graduation, whether through internships, research with faculty, or programs that connect coursework directly to careers.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
After numerous entertainment internships throughout college, including working on Kim Kardashian’s personal team for two years, Wignall started his career in Lionsgate’s Worldwide Publicity department working for industry veteran Eric Kops.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Ascent, for example, offers tools to calculate potential salaries and debt-to-income ratios, and even connects students to paid internships to boost employability.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The goal is to mold degree programs to the job market’s needs and to get students internships and work experience that can lead to a job.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Just as important is a college that delivers real preparation for life after graduation, whether through internships, research with faculty, or programs that connect coursework directly to careers.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
After numerous entertainment internships throughout college, including working on Kim Kardashian’s personal team for two years, Wignall started his career in Lionsgate’s Worldwide Publicity department working for industry veteran Eric Kops.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Ascent, for example, offers tools to calculate potential salaries and debt-to-income ratios, and even connects students to paid internships to boost employability.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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Oenoverse collaborates with the nonprofit The Veraison Project, which supports industry mentorship, scholarships, and apprenticeships.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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Why are apprenticeships important in 2025?—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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