Internship
A period of work experience with an employer, paid or unpaid, often for students or recent graduates.
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- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School life
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Related terms
- Work experience All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A short placement with an employer, often in Year 10 or Year 12, to help pupils learn about work.
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