About Micro-Internships
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What is a Micro-Internship?
Short-term, Professional, Paid Experiences!
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that range from 5 to 40 hours of work in total, can occur anytime of the year, and are highly specific, project-based positions. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role.
How It Works
Micro-Internships are available year-round. It’s up to you to take advantage.
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CREATE A PROFILE
Signing up takes less than 10 minutes - name, school, hobbies, a few other things, and you're good to go.
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SEE MICRO-INTERNSHIPS
Check out details on available assignments, including when they’re due and how much you’ll be paid.
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APPLY
You decide which opportunities seem most interesting - it’s a great way to explore different roles and industries.
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COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT
Once you’re selected, work directly with the company. Do your best to exceed their expectations as it could lead to a full-time role.
Why Micro-Internships?
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For Students
- Participate in paid projects with a short time commitment (20-30- 40 hours weekly or within a month).
- Explore diverse career paths while working on captivating assignments.
- Showcase skills to prospective employers and apply classroom knowledge in practical scenarios.
- Develop a professional portfolio and expand your network.
- International Students are eligible to apply.
- Undocumented Students are eligible to apply.
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For Faculty
- Facilitate embedded, paid professional experiences for students within courses
- Collaborate with a community or For-Profit partner to provide a specific deliverable
- Utilize existing collaborations or receive assistance in identifying new ones.
- Parker Dewey performs all administrative duties
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For Industry Partners
- No administrative paperwork required.
- Parker Dewey operates as a consulting firm, with all students classified as 1099s through Parker Dewey.
- Students commit to strict NDAs, and the employer retains ownership of all work products.
- In the event of dissatisfaction with the deliverable, Parker Dewey offers a full refund.
- Employers can freely hire students as interns, contractors, or full-time employees without incurring any fees.
- Parker Dewey handles payment directly to the student.
Featured Micro-Internship Opportunities
Communication Department Poly Post Social Media Consultants | Pomona, CA
EST. HOURS: 40 | ON SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Arabian Horse Center Micro-Business Experience: AMM4970L | Pomona, CA
EST. HOURS: 40 | ON SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Motor Development Clinic | Pomona, CA
EST. HOURS: 30 | ON SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Biotrek Rainforest Learning Center Map | Pomona, CA
EST. HOURS: 40 | ON SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Unlike traditional internships that are tied to the academic calendar, Micro-Internships can be used year-round to provide on-demand support for short-term projects (usually requiring a total of 10-40 hours of work). They can be performed remotely and require minimal oversight and commitment. Micro-Internships are utilized across industries and roles, as a precursor or alternative to traditional internships, and as skills-based hiring auditions.
A. Micro-Internships are comparable to those assignments typically given to new hires or summer interns — things like conducting market research, performing financial analysis, and assisting in lead generation. Companies partner with us to provide services across a variety of departments, industries, and organization sizes.
Ready to Host a Micro-Internship?
As faculty or partners of Cal Poly Pomona, you can tap into a pool of talented students and alumni ready to bring fresh skills and determination to your projects. Micro-Internships are an efficient way to connect with our broncos, enhancing your team while reducing hiring and onboarding costs.
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