Micro-Internships for Wayne State University Students and Graduates

For Career Launchers (Students)

Whether you are preparing to graduate, just starting in your career, or looking at changing industries, 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. Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa). Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?

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

For Prospective Employers

Micro-Internships provide a new way for WSU alumni, supporters, and community employers to connect with current students and provide a valuable experience. Regardless of your role, industry, or organization size, students from Wayne State University can help. If you want to expand your recruiting pool to access diverse talent with 21st-century skills and the grit to succeed, Micro-Internships make it easy. If you want to improve the effectiveness of your hiring efforts and lower the costs (and risks) associated with onboarding, no problem. If you just need some immediate help on projects because you or your team are overloaded, we’ve got you covered. Please create an account and tell us more about the opportunities you are able to offer.

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

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.