Boost Your Career Exploration and Preparation with Micro-Internships.

Denison Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Denison freshman or sophomore students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks, as they are mentored by Denison alumni. Denison Micro-Internships are funded by the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration. 

To participate in Denison-funded Micro-Internships, you must:

• Be a current Denison University rising sophomore or junior student (Class of 2027 or 2028)
• Complete up to one project during the Summer Break 2025 
• Projects must be completed by the start of Fall Semester 2025.

Denison Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform and are listed under the "Featured Projects" section. 

While you are not eligible for Denison-funded projects at this time, Parker Dewey lists many additional Micro-Internships which are funded by the organizations which offer them. Take advantage of those opportunities which are listed in the "All Open Micro-Internships" section.

Parker Dewey Micro-Internships under the "All Open Micro-Internships" section are open to students and recent graduates who meet the following criteria:

• 18 or older
• Currently attending or have recently graduated from a US-based higher education institution
• Authorized to work in the United States or have a valid ITIN number

As an F-1 visa holder, CPT authorization is required for paid, off-campus employment completed while physically present within the United States. Students are not eligible for CPT until they have completed two semesters in F-1 status. CPT must be authorized before you begin working for an off-campus employer while physically present within the United States. Doing paid employment without CPT authorization is a violation of F-1 status and will result in termination of one's SEVIS record and loss of status. For information about CPT, please review the CPT Info Session and schedule an appointment with Joshua Gory (goryj@denison.edu).

Current students and alumni do not need to have DACA or TPS to apply to Micro-internships. All Micro-internships are structured as independent contract work, which means successful applicants would be hired by Parker Dewey as independent contractors.

Other Considerations:

• You may use your work authorization or a valid ITIN to be paid as an independent contractor.
• You may already have an ITIN if your parents ever filed income taxes and claimed you as a dependent. You can find out if you have an ITIN in your parents’ tax forms.
• If you have an ITIN, make sure to find out if it has expired. If it has, you will need to renew it. Find information on ITIN expiration and renewal here.
• If you do not have an ITIN, you can learn how to obtain one here: ITIN Guide or this video from Immigrants Rising.