While we were focused on just getting some help on a project, we quickly realized that the student was incredible, and ultimately hired her as a summer intern. We saw her work ethic and skills, and got an inside track on hiring her.
With so many of our students impacted by COVID-19, we're turning to our community of supporters to engage our highly-motivated students on short-term, professional assignments.
These Micro-Internship projects serve as a bridge (and life raft for some of our students) to future employment opportunities.
Browse our recommended projects below or complete the form on this page to learn more and get started supporting our students.
As a supporter of Widener University, you can have any of these completed by a current student, making it easy to give back and stay productive. Clicking the links to post a project will take you over to the Parker Dewey platform and allow you to make edits before posting your request. You can also use the form above to connect with Parker Dewey about a custom request or to ask any questions before posting a project.
Maintaining a presence on social media is crucial for organizations of all sizes. Let a student plan a social media content calendar with multiple daily posts and content.
Get help from college students to review, update, and correct your database records while you move on to more pressing tasks.
Strapped for time to write new content for a paper, blog, or website? Have a student draft it for you.
Get help from a college student to identify and research prospects that are current customers of your competitor and may be ready to make a switch.
Have an eager college student comb your dataset and extract everything you need to know.
Developing a go-to market strategy is a daunting task. Fortunately, college students would love to take this on for you.
A student's research can help you get a target list with key information that will allow you to find and prioritize prospects so you can focus on closing.
Use a student's analytical skills to create a market analysis for your target industry including competitors and possible partners.
Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that are similar to those given to recent college grads or interns. Not only is this a great way to support our students, it also provides you with immediate support and complements your campus recruiting efforts.
Typically require 10-40 hours, and can be bundled to create a longer-term experience
Each project has a discrete deliverable, making it easier for companies and Career Launchers to evaluate outcomes
Available year-round as needed
Provides an easy way for companies and Career Launchers to build authentic relationships
While we were focused on just getting some help on a project, we quickly realized that the student was incredible, and ultimately hired her as a summer intern. We saw her work ethic and skills, and got an inside track on hiring her.
This is the 'anti-staffing firm.' I set the price for the assignment, picked who I wanted, and when I decided to hire her, there were no fees.
Not only did the Career Launcher shine, he excelled. He took the brand to a new level and challenged our group to think outside the box. Could not have been more pleased or grateful for the opportunity to work with this motivated individual. It's all about opportunity and Parker Dewey gives students exactly that. I look forward to our next project!
For graduating seniors who were unable to complete the recruiting process or whose jobs were eliminated, Micro-Internships provide pathways that could lead to full-time roles as they demonstrate their skills.
For students whose internships were eliminated or shortened, Micro-Internships provide the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, while learning about various roles, industries, and opportunities.
For students early in their college experience, Micro-Internships provide an effective way for them to learn about the variety of career opportunities that are available through real, professional experiences.
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