Get paid, professional experience with Micro-Internships.

Students and recent graduates from all majors can gain real-world experience by completing short-term, paid, typically-remote, professional projects. Micro-Internships allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths—all on your schedule.

These opportunities are available year-round and are offered by companies of all sizes across the U.S., from Fortune 100 corporations to emerging startups.

Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, connecting you with organizations in need of your skills.

✅ Be sure to add 10,000 Degrees to the Affiliations section of your profile to see all Micro-Internships that are available to you.

After creating your free account on Parker Dewey, you'll not only get access to Micro-Internships but also to tutorials, tips on landing projects, and resources to help you succeed.

Eligibility

Q. Who can do Parker Dewey Micro-Internships?

Parker Dewey Micro-Internships 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

Q. Is there a cutoff for recent graduates?

There is no official cutoff, but Parker Dewey is designed to help early career professionals launch their careers. For this reason, established professionals likely won’t find the projects as valuable as current students or more recent graduates do.

Because most companies are using the platform intentionally to engage early career talent, established professionals are also less likely to be selected for Micro-Internships unless their profile makes it clear that they’re transitioning into a new career field.

Q. Can international students do Micro-Internships?

Projects completed through Parker Dewey are available to international students who are either affiliated with one of our partner programs, or those attending a US-based college or university. In both cases, the student must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), or other work authorization.

If you are a current F-1/J1 international student, contact international student support staff at your institution to confirm your eligibility before applying to projects.

If selected for a Micro-Internship, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with internship requirements and USCIS regulations.

Q. Can undocumented students do Micro-Internships?

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.

Micro-Internships by the Numbers

Parker Dewey offers a modern way to kick-start your career. These short-term, paid projects help you build real-world experience and connect with top employers—giving you a head start in your job search.

EQUITABLE

100%

100% of Micro-Internships on Parker Dewey are paid.

ACCESSIBLE

80%

More than 80% of talent hired for Micro-Internships come from underrepresented backgrounds.

MEANINGFUL

96%

96% of Parker Dewey Micro-Interns are professionally employed upon graduation.

How it Works

Creating an account is easy and takes less than five minutes!

Review the Micro-Internship postings
These projects span all different types of industries, departments, and companies. All Micro-Internships are paid and they typically require between 10 and 40 hours of work in total.

Apply for projects that interest you
Micro-Internships tend to move quickly, so it's important to check the platform often and apply regularly. View Parker Dewey's Career Launcher Tutorial for more application tips.

Companies make their selection
Selected Micro-Interns will be notified via email. It's normal to apply for up to 10 projects before being selected, so don't get discouraged and keep applying! Check out these Micro-Intern success stories for inspiration.

Get paid, professional experience!
Use our Micro-Internship Success Checklist and Post Micro-Internship Success Checklist to make the most of your experience. Your pay will be processed at the end of the month in which you complete your project.