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Kansas Micro-Internship Program

KANSAS MICRO-INTERNSHIPS:

Get short-term project help for your business
Fill your full-time talent pipeline

The Kansas Micro-Internship Program exists to benefit Kansas businesses with short-term and long-term workforce needs, and to help prepare Kansas- educated college students for a career in our state.

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Connect with motivated undergraduate students from the 32 Kansas public colleges and universities—at no cost to you!

Program Benefits

  • Convenience: Get project help either in-person or remote—location is not a barrier.
  • Quality: Choose from a pool of qualified, motivated candidates from Kansas 32 public colleges and universities; review work samples online.
  • Fill your talent pipeline: Evaluate performance on short-term projects to assess fit for future full-time positions.
  • Boost your employer brand: Increase your visibility to potential candidates across the state.
  • No cost: It's free to register, and thanks to grant funding, your first five projects are covered (up to $500 each).

What are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments in business, communications, education, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, research, and many other areas. These projects allow students to gain valuable skills while helping your business.

No-Cost Projects for Kansas Businesses

Thanks to the Kansas Department of Commerce and Strada Education Foundation, your first five projects (up to $500 each) are completely free for businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs in Kansas.

Check out the FAQs (below) for more details.

Ready to get started? Take advantage of this opportunity and grow your talent pipeline while supporting Kansas students.

Want to access talent but don’t have a project? Our administrative partner Parker Dewey, is available to support you every step of the way!


Join Kansas Organizations Already Growing Their Talent Pipelines

Micro-Internship Templates

Start by creating an account on Parker Dewey, then define your project or use any of the templates below!

Post a Custom Project

Click to create your own project. You can determine the project scope, deadlines, and other details. If you need help, please contact Parker Dewey.

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Lead Generation

Compile contact information for 25 companies/contacts that fall under your ideal customer profile.

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Website Updates

Update the copy, images, colors, etc. of your organization's website.

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Market Research

Create a market analysis for your industry including growth strategies and competitors.

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Data Cleansing

Remove duplicates, update outdated records, ensure there is consistent formatting, etc. for an existing dataset.

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Social Media Content Calendar

Create a social media content calendar with multiple posts per day/week for your various channels.

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Sourcing Candidates

Identify candidates who would be a good fit for an open position as well as potential interview questions.

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Diversity Best Practices

Develop a manual that highlights the importance of diversity, best practices, and potential challenges.

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This program seeks to help better serve Kansas families, Kansas businesses, and the state's economic prosperity.

Tim Peterson, Ph.D.

Senior Project Director

Kansas Board of Regents

We were so impressed with the student and with the Micro-Internship program; especially how easy it is to use.

Deja Coffin, HR Assistant

SEKISUI XenoTech, LLC

Kansas City, KS

I don’t have to bring someone on and find out that it didn’t work. It worked, and I went back and rehired her because it worked.

Stephanie Sharp, Owner

Sharp Connections

Leawood, KS

It’s giving us college students a chance to show you what we can do.

Courtney Tinkham

Class of 2023

Colby Community College / Fort Hayes State University

I’ve been able to help local businesses that might otherwise not have had the resources to hire an intern. Working with the nonprofits has been especially rewarding.

Sophie Osborn

Class of 2024

Kansas State University

Frequently Asked Questions

Still Have Questions?

Parker Dewey is happy to set up a time to discuss your unique recruiting or on-demand project needs. To connect with our team, please complete the form.

Proudly Supported by Our Program Sponsors