Micro-Internships
For KCKCC Students
When you are launching your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network all while getting paid!
To get started:
- Complete the Agile Work Profiler.
- Create your account on Parker Dewey. Be sure to add KCKCC to the Education section of your profile so that you can see all opportunities that interest you.
- Upload a PDF of your Agile Work Profiler results into the Documents section of your Parker Dewey.
- Apply to all projects that interest you.
For Kansas Employers
Regardless of your role, industry, or organization size, students attending any of the 33 public colleges and universities in Kansas including KCKCC can help. If you want to expand your recruiting pool to access diverse talent with 21st century skills and the grit to succeed, Micro-Internships make it easy.
Plus, if you are located in Kansas, your organization may be eligible to receive a Micro-Internship at no-cost (up to $500) if you select a Kansas student. For more information, click here.
For KCKCC Alumni
Micro-Internships provide a new way for KCKCC alumni to connect with current students. Give your time and expertise back to our community while showing students how their classroom experiences connect to careers.
Plus, if your organization is based in Kansas, you may be able to hire your first Micro-Intern at no cost. Click here to learn more.
What are Micro-Internships?
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance.
Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Career Launchers with Companies in need of support.