How it Works

We've partnered with Parker Dewey to connect our students/grads interested in working on short-term, paid, professional projects.
Post a project

Create an account and post projects on-demand.
Students/Grads apply.

Select from the students/grads who apply to your project.
Mentor the Micro-Intern

Mentor the Micro-Intern as needed to complete the project.
Stay in touch or hire!

Stay in touch, even hire the Micro-Internship seeker directly after the project!

Featured Projects for CU Denver

You can have any of these projects completed by a current student or alum, making it easy to give back and stay productive. Clicking the project name will take you over to the Parker Dewey platform and allow you to make edits before posting your project request. You can also use the form above to connect with the Parker Dewey team about a custom request or to ask any questions.

Post a custom project
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.

Website Updates
Website Updates

Have a student assist with making various changes to a website. This could include reformatting pages, revising text, changing images, and more.

Social Media Content Calendar
Social Media Content Calendar

Create a social media content calendar with 2 posts per day for the next month. The posts should have a good mix of thought leadership, informational, and promotional content (which we will provide). In addition, we would also like you to curate and interact with social media content as well.

Email Marketing Campaign
Email Marketing Campaign

Develop a series of 3-5 emails to help promote an upcoming initiative. The emails will be sent out sequentially and should play off each other to drive engagement.

Content Creation
Content Creation

Research and draft a 1,200-1,600 word article/blog on a specific topic we will provide. The article should be consistent with existing articles posted on our website and other marketing channels. Reference at least two outside sources in the article, and carefully edit the final product.

Lead Generation
Lead Generation

Identify 25 companies/contacts in a defined market that fall under our ideal customer profile. Once identified, provide the company name and contact information (name, position, phone, and verified email) for key decision makers.

Social Media Engagement Feedback
Social Media Engagement Feedback

Ask a student to review postings on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites that reference your company and then prepare a report summarizing key areas of feedback.

Extracting Insights from Data
Extracting Insights from Data

Review and manipulate a data set that will be provided. After reviewing the data, provide a summary of actionable insights they have extracted.

Data Cleansing
Data Cleansing

Provide a student with a dataset and have them remove duplicates, update outdated records, and ensure there is consistent formatting. Students can work to ensure data quality by verifying its integrity and making sure it is complete.

Sourcing Candidates
Sourcing Candidates

Provide a student with a job description and have them identify 25 candidates they think would be good for the position. The student provides a brief justification as to why they selected these specific candidates, as well as potential questions for each to use in an interview.

KPI and Trends Report
KPI and Trends Report

Using financial, location, product, assortment, and/or other data, prepare a report to highlight key KPIs and trends.

User Experience Testing
User Experience Testing

Conduct a user experience testing of your website. Provide a report summarizing the site's strengths and suggestions for improvement.

What are Micro-Internships?

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 students/grads to evaluate outcomes

  • Available year-round as needed

  • Provides an easy way for companies and students/grads to build authentic relationships

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.

This is the 'anti-staffing firm.' I set the price for the assignment, picked who I wanted, and when I decided to hire her, there were no fees.

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!

immediate-help
Immediate Support

The short-term nature makes it easy for you to leverage Micro-Internships, while allowing college students to complete assignments around their schedules.

Audition
Audition

Through these short-term, professional assignments, your organization and college students can mutually assess fit prior to committing to a longer-term relationship.

Access Talent
Access

Micro-Internships allow your organization to expand its access to potential candidates, while providing pathways for college students from all backgrounds.