returnship

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

Noun

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

Origin

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

Forms

returnships