as in internship
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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Recent Examples of practicum
In 2022 alone, the company brought on 270 graduates and students—and participated in career fairs, business practicums, hackathons, open houses, club panels and other campus activities.
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Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This is why colleges and universities emphasize the importance of internships and practicums, providing students with practical experience that enhances their employability.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
While most classes in these programs run online, practicums, internships and clinical requirements may require in-person attendance.
—Doug Wintemute, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The fourth course focuses on dog training and is similar to a practicum, where students will apply actual skills training on dogs, either their own pets or dogs that belong to friends or family.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
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Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This is why colleges and universities emphasize the importance of internships and practicums, providing students with practical experience that enhances their employability.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
While most classes in these programs run online, practicums, internships and clinical requirements may require in-person attendance.
—Doug Wintemute, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The fourth course focuses on dog training and is similar to a practicum, where students will apply actual skills training on dogs, either their own pets or dogs that belong to friends or family.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for practicum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
apprenticeship
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The way the industry has done so in recent years is by expanding its marketing of the work as well as building out its apprenticeship programs.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Thus far, its apprenticeship programs have helped more than 700 people and, in 2023, led to the development of a boutique commercial bakery in San Diego’s Old Town, according to Kitchens for Good.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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