Micro-Internships for ShiftUp Students

As you consider your workforce needs in the coming months, Micro-Internships are an exciting opportunity to engage ShiftUp students for short-term, professional assignments.

Micro-Internships are typically 2-4 week projects or internships where students can collaborate with employers on various business projects that will provide a learning opportunity while meeting your needs.

Micro-Internships can also complement your existing recruiting strategy by providing an opportunity to assess students' skills and quality of work. Plus, thanks to the professional development training they receive from ShiftUp, you know that you are selecting highly-motivated students who will get the job done!

Browse some recommended projects below or complete the form on this page to learn more about this unique program.

Featured Projects for ShiftUp Students

You can have any of these completed by a current ShiftUp 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 the Parker Dewey team about a custom request or to ask any questions.

Market Research

Have a ShiftUp student research and analyze new products/vendors, regulations, or potential clients in a specific industry.

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Help Desk IT Support

Have a ShiftUp student assist your team by providing Help Desk IT Support on Tier 1 tickets.

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Quality Assurance Testing

Have a ShiftUp student conduct manual QA testing on your product to ensure it meets your expectations.

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Data Clean Up

Have a ShiftUp student help with cleaning up a dataset to make sure its completeness is maintained and/or enhanced.

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Determining Process Needs

Have a ShiftUp student help document the process needs to create a thorough technical solution for a specific problem.

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Post a Custom Project

Click on the link above to create your own project. You can determine the project scope, deadlines, and other details. If you need help, please reach out at info@parkerdewey.com.

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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

I know that I am getting bright, intellectually curious, and motivated talent. I also find it personally fulfilling to give back to my school in the form of mentorship and capability-building in a live work setting. It's a rare opportunity to create "wins" for my company, the school, the students, and myself!

Keagan Russo,

Sr VP of Strategy & Business Development,

Brightwell Payments

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.

Adam Hecktman,

Director of Technology & Civic Innovation

Microsoft

I like that there's no commitment. I posted a project to see who would apply, and now I have some amazing college students and recent graduates helping me.

David Faulk,

Head of Employee Success,