What Are Micro-Internships?
Students and recent graduates from all majors can participate in short-term, paid, typically-remote, professional projects that allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths.
They can take place at any time of year, and are used by companies across the United States, ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups.
Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects students and recent graduates with organizations in need of support.
What Are the Benefits?
- All projects are paid. The average micro-internship lasts 15 hours and is paid $300. That's $20/hr!
- Most projects are remote.
- Expand your resume.
- Develop career ready skills and competencies.
- Evaluate companies for future opportunities.
- Build your professional network.
- Projects are year-round and do not follow the academic calendar.
How to get started with Parker Dewey:
- To begin, visit the FIU Honors College Parker Dewey website and create an account.
- While creating an account, utilize your FIU email, username, and password.
- Once you have created an account, edit your profile and add the following:
- Your resume
- “Honors Student” in the Affiliation section – this will allow you to Honors College-specific micro-internships and inform employers you are an Honors College student.
- Search for micro-internship opportunities you would like to participate in and apply!
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