The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Micro-Internship Program
Missed the live webinar? No problem! Watch the replay to learn how the IEDC Micro-Internship Program can help your organization connect with Indiana college students and recent graduates through short-term, paid projects. Learn how you can use this program to evaluate potential future hires, enhance your employer brand, and build a stronger talent pipeline.
Key takeaways:
- Discover how the program connects you with top talent from Indiana institutions.
- Learn strategies to boost your organization's visibility and reputation on campuses across the state.
- Understand the steps to integrate Micro-Internships into your recruiting strategy.
Who should watch?
This webinar is ideal for Indiana employers who are looking to strategically recruit and evaluate early-career talent in Indiana.
Don’t miss this chance to expand your reach and strengthen your talent pipeline! Visit https://info.parkerdewey.com/iedc/featured or schedule a call with our team.
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FAQs
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The program is open to all students and recent graduates from Indiana colleges and universities. The goal is to offer valuable career experiences and keep talent within the state after graduation.
Employers located in Indiana are also able to participate in the program by posting a Micro-Internship at no-cost for an Indiana student. More details will be provided during the webinar including how students and employers can get started!
Micro-Internships offer students the chance to gain hands-on experience in their field of study, build professional networks, and explore potential career paths in Indiana. These projects can also lead to long-term employment opportunities including internships and full-time roles with local employers.
Micro-Internships offer organizations a low-risk way to access, engage, assess, and ultimately hire early-career talent. Through viewing the Micro-Internship's deliverable, the company can observe the quality of the student's work in order to see if they are a good fit for their team long-term.
Parker Dewey makes this process easy by providing a platform to quickly post these opportunities, engage the students, provide support to the students/organizations when working with each other, and process the payment to the student upon completion. Plus, there's no-cost to the company if they want to hire the student long-term.
Additionally, thanks to the generous support of IEDC and for a limited time, Indiana organizations can post Micro-Internships for Indiana students at no-cost. This is an opportunity to test drive Micro-Internships as a hiring tool to broaden your talent pipeline for entry-level hires.
No, there is no cost for students, schools, or employers to participate in the IEDC Micro-Internship Program. Program funding, including payment to the students, will be provided by the IEDC. The program is designed to provide equitable access to career-building opportunities for all students.
Micro-Internships cover a wide range of industries and roles, including marketing, finance, human resources, data analysis, and more. Projects typically last around 20 hours and are typically completed remotely. New opportunities will be posted regularly while funding is available.