Returnship

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An internship-like program for experienced workers seeking to reenter the workforce after an extended period, particularly in a new line of work.

Etymology

US 2008, blend of return + internship. By surface analysis, return + -ship. Early programs include Sara Lee Corporation (October 2008).

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