Micro-Internships for Thrive Scholars Students and Graduates

For Current Thrive Scholars

Thrive Scholars is ecstatic to partner with Parker Dewey to provide all scholars access to paid micro-internships. When you are launching your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network.

Be sure to add Thrive Scholars to the Affiliations section of your profile. If you have questions about this, please contact Eduardo Najera, Program Manager, at enajera@thrivescholars.org.

Students and recent graduates can get professional experience by completing Micro-Internships.

For International and DACA Scholars

International Students: International students are strongly advised to contact their campus Office of International Student Affairs or equivalent regarding information on getting work authorization to ensure compliance with internship requirements and international student federal regulations.

DACA Students: DACA recipients are eligible to apply.

Undocumented Scholars: While students who do not have DACA are not eligible to apply, they are encouraged to contact Eduardo Najera, Program Manager, at enajera@thrivescholars.org to learn more about other educational opportunities.

Micro-Internships provide a new way to connect with our students.

For Alumni

Thrive Scholars is ecstatic to partner with Parker Dewey to provide all Alumni scholars access to paid micro-internships. When you are launching your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network.

Be sure to add Thrive Scholars to the Affiliations section of your profile. If you have questions about this, please contact Eduardo Najera, Program Manager, at enajera@thrivescholars.org.

Micro-Internships help connect current students with alum for professional projects.

What are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance.

Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Career Launchers with Companies in need of support.