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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.

Why Micro-Internships?

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.  
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Featured Micro-Internship Opportunities

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

A. Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks. They can take place year-round, typically require 10 to 40 hours of work by the student, and are due within a few days to a few weeks.

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.

A. Micro-Internships can be either on-site or virtual, depending on the specific requirements of the project. 

A. Micro-Internships are not meant to replace traditional internship programs but rather complement and even supplement them. Due to their short-term nature, Micro-Internships can be used year-round to find on-demand project support while simultaneously allowing you to engage and evaluate potential talent.

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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