internship / work placement
tirocini
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'Stage' (from French) is a common synonym for tirocinio. Both refer to supervised practical work experience.
Ho fatto un tirocinio di sei mesi in una banca.
I did a six-month internship at a bank.
Il tirocinio è obbligatorio per la laurea.
The internship is mandatory for the degree.