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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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
The Grateful Garment Project also offers internships for high school and college students, honoring the nonprofit's origins as her college assignment.

— Sharon Chin, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Reimagine teaching and learning with stronger academics, career and technical training, trades, apprenticeships and college pathways.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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