Employer Engagement Templates

DeLuca Program

Available to students and recent graduates of any HBCU, member institution of the HSI Career Collaborative, or any Florida or Connecticut school, including ThriveDX 

Kansas Program

Available to undergraduate students attending a public college or university in Kansas

Greater Akron Chamber Program

Available to any students or recent graduates interested in Akron-based companies

UD BlueHensWork Program

Available to current undergraduate students from University of Delaware interested in DE-based nonprofits and/or government agencies

None of the Above

No problem! We've got messaging to help you reach out to any company of interest.

DeLuca Program: This program allows companies with large-scale hiring needs (companies with 150+ employees) to engage students and recent graduates of HBCU's, member institutions of the HSI Career Collaborative, as well as any Connecticut or Florida higher education institutions in 15-hour projects at no cost to the company. The selected Micro-Interns will be paid $300 for each project.

If this program doesn’t align with your industries or companies of interest, click here to explore other programs.

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can get paid experience with your company at no cost to you!'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [company], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [company], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

Thanks to the DeLuca program, you also have the option to have me complete a paid, 15-hour, professional project at NO COST to [company]! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/freddelucafoundation/employers 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [industry of interest]. 

There's a great program available right now that would allow you to select me for a paid, 15-hour project, at no cost to [company name]. Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/freddelucafoundation/employers 

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [company name]. Would you consider posting a no-cost Micro-Internship for a [major] student like me? https://info.parkerdewey.com/freddelucafoundation/employers 

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship with [company]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again with the information about how you can select me for a 15-hour project at no cost to [company]. https://info.parkerdewey.com/freddelucafoundation/employers 

IBM SkillsBuild Program: This program allows any company or organization to engage learners who have completed one or more free SkillsBuild trainings related to User Experience, IT Tech Support, Data Analysis, or Software Testing. As long as the project is related to one of these areas, the cost is covered by the program!

If this program doesn’t align with your industries or companies of interest, click here to explore other programs.

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can get paid experience with your company at no cost to you!'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [company], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [company], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

Thanks to the IBM SkillsBuild Micro-Internship Program, you also have the option to have me complete a paid professional project related to User Experience, IT Tech Support, Data Analysis, Software Testing, or Artificial Intelligence at NO COST to [company]! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [select industry: User Experience / IT Tech Support / Data Analysis / Software Testing / Artificial Intelligence]. 

There's a great program available right now that would allow you to select me for a paid project at no cost to [company name]. Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild 

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [company name]. Would you consider posting a no-cost Micro-Internship for a [major] student like me? https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild 

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [select industry: User Experience / IT Tech Support / Data Analysis / Software Testing / Artificial Intelligence] Micro-Internship with [company]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again with the information about how you can select me for a project at no cost to [company]. https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild 

Kansas Program: This program allows Kansas-based companies or organizations to engage undergraduate students enrolled in public, Kansas-based colleges or universities in up to two funded projects. The selected Micro-Interns will be paid up to $450 for each project. Please note that this is two projects per company, not per Micro-Intern.

If this program doesn’t align with your industries or companies of interest, click here to explore other programs.

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can get paid experience with your company at no cost to you!'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [company], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [company], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

Thanks to the Kansas program and the fact that you are a Kansas-based company, you also have the option to have me complete a paid, professional project at NO COST to [company]! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [industry of interest]. 

There's a great program available right now that would allow you, as a Kansas-based company, to select me for a paid project at no cost to [company]. Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers 

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [company name]. Would you consider posting a no-cost Micro-Internship for a [major] student like me? https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship with [company]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again with the information about how you, as a Kansas-based company, can select me for a project at no cost to [company]. https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers 

Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce Program: This program allows members of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce to engage any student or recent graduate in a single project and have the first $250 covered. If the project is $250 or less, the entirety of the project will be funded and it will be at no cost to the company. Please note that this is one project per company, not per Micro-Intern.

If this program doesn’t align with your industries or companies of interest, click here to explore other programs.

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can get paid experience with your company at no cost to you!'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [company], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [company], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

As a member of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, you also have the option to have me complete a paid, professional project and have the first $250 covered. If your project would cost less than $250, this would be entirely NO COST to [company]! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/akron 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [industry of interest]. 

The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce has a great program available right now that allows members to select a student like me for a paid, professional project and have the first $250 covered. If it's a smaller project, that $250 could even cover the cost entirely! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/akron

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [company name]. Would you consider posting a Micro-Internship for a [major] student like me? https://info.parkerdewey.com/akron 

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship with [company]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again with the information about how you can have the first $250 covered. If your project would cost less than $250, this would be entirely no cost to [company]! https://info.parkerdewey.com/akron 

UD BlueHensWork Program: This program allows Delaware-based non-profit, public service, or government organizations to engage University of Delaware students in 40 or 20-hour projects at no cost to the company. The selected Micro-Interns will be paid $600 for 40-hour projects and $300 for 20-hour projects. 

If this program doesn’t align with your industries or companies of interest, click here to explore other programs.

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can get paid experience with your organization at no cost to you!'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [organization], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [organization], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

As a Delaware-based [non-profit / public service / government organization], you also have the option to have me complete a paid, 20 of 40-hour, professional project at NO COST to [organization]! Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/udbluehenswork 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [industry of interest]. 

There's a great program available right now that would allow you, as a Delaware-based [non-profit / public service / government organization], to select me for a paid, 20 or 40-hour project, at no cost to [organization]. Here are the details: https://info.parkerdewey.com/udbluehenswork 

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [organization name]. Would you consider posting a no-cost Micro-Internship for a [major] student like me?: https://info.parkerdewey.com/udbluehenswork 

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship with [organization]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again with the information about how you can select me for a 20 or 40-hour project at no cost to [organization]: https://info.parkerdewey.com/udbluehenswork 

No Program: No program? No problem! Companies are happy to pay for Micro-Internships because these projects help them achieve various organizational goals and get on-demand project support in a way that is accessible to students and recent graduates. 

Email Template (initial):

Instructions: Copy and paste the below into an email with the subject 'Student Inquiry: How I can provide [company] with on-demand project support'. Make sure you include a professional email signature with your message. This template can also be used to send a message on Handshake / other similar platforms.

Hello [contact name].

[If you've met them before, remind them of how you're connected and/or how you found their email address]. I'm a [class year] studying [major] at [your school], and I'm reaching out because I would love to do a [industry of interest] internship with [company], but [select one of the below reasons an internship isn't accessible to you, or highlight your own]:

• I don't see any opportunities posted (make sure you check!)
• I unfortunately can't afford an unpaid internship (only if their posted internships are unpaid)
• I'm located in (your geographic area)
• my schedule won't allow for traditional internship
• I don't meet the class level requirements for your traditional internship

I was wondering if you would consider posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship? These paid, deadline-driven, typically remote projects would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to [company], and in a way that's accessible to me and easy for you. 

If you're interested in learning more before posting a project, you can attend Parker Dewey's next informational webinar. Here's the link to register: https://info.parkerdewey.com/micro-internships-overview

If you already have something on your to-do list in mind, here's the link to create a Parker Dewey account and post your project: https://www.parkerdewey.com/on-demand 

I'm excited to hear whether you'd consider posting a project for me, and I look forward to applying if so!

Email Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If you haven't received a response within a week, copy and paste the below into a reply from your original email. Don't forget to still include a professional email signature with your message. 

Hello [contact name],

I'm following up to make sure you saw my previous message about posting a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship related to [industry of interest]. 

If you have a project in mind, but want to learn more about how this would work before posting it, you can attend Parker Dewey's upcoming webinar: https://info.parkerdewey.com/micro-internships-overview They'll demonstrate just how easy it is for you to post a Micro-Internship and get on-demand project support from students like me.

I hope you'll check it out. If you do end up posting a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship, please let me know. I'll be first in line to apply!

LinkedIn Template (initial):

Instructions: When you request to connect with a contact at a company of interest, make sure you select the option to 'Add a Note', then copy, paste, and edit the below message.

Hello! I'm very interested in [company name]. Would you consider posting a short-term, professional project for a [major] student like me? https://www.parkerdewey.com/on-demand 

LinkedIn Template (follow-up):

Instructions: If they've accepted your invitation to connect, but haven't responded to your message, send the following: 

Thank you for accepting my invitation to connect! I would love to do a [industry of interest] Micro-Internship with [company]!  [Include the next part only if they have a posted Internship available] Unfortunately, I can't participate in your traditional internship because [see potential reasons in email template]. If you do decide to post a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project, could you let me know when it's posted? I will be first in line to apply! Here's the link again to create your account and post your project: https://www.parkerdewey.com/on-demand.

If you have questions, you can also check out Parker Dewey's next informational webinar to learn more about how easy they make it to post a Micro-Internship project and get on-demand support from students like me: https://info.parkerdewey.com/micro-internships-overview