Alumni SwatWorks: Funded Micro-Internships

SwatWorks's Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Swarthmore students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks, as they are mentored by Swarthmore alumni and parents. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships will be funded through micro-grants offered by Career Services at three increments:

$125 for a 10-hour project
$250 for a 20-hour project
$500 for a 40-hour project
If you are able to provide a project beyond the scope of the SwatWorks grant please click here to learn more.

This program will run as long as funding is available. Typically projects are posted and kick off within the same week, and they can be completed in a time frame mutually convenient for the mentor and the student. Please be thoughtful of your available time to mentor current students; eligible class years include 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Click on the links below to browse our list of recommended projects or complete the form on this page to learn more about supporting our students. For more information about the SwatWorks program, click here.

Featured SwatWorks Projects

Click on the links below to see sample projects. You can also use the form above to connect with the Parker Dewey team about a custom request or to ask any questions.

Click on the logo above to see sample 10-hour projects.

Click on the logo above to see sample 20-hour projects.

Click on the logo above to see sample 40-hour projects.

How it Works

Creating an account takes under five minutes!

Alumni post projects using templates above or create your own.

Swarthmore students apply.

Choose from Swarthmore applicants.

Students gain work experience, your project gets done.

SwatWorks Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Swarthmore students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks, as they are mentored by Swarthmore alumni and parents.

Swarthmore students have an amazing array of skills and talents and are eager to gain experience. Please consider any short-term REMOTE projects needed by any organization with which you’re affiliated.

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.

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!