Micro-Internships
What ARE Micro-Internships?
- Short-term, project-based assignments (1-4 weeks, 10-40 hours)
- Often remote, but also offered hybrid or in person
- Paid experiences (at least $250, via direct pay or through KU Foundation donation prior to assignment beginning)
- During semester, summer or winter break
Benefits to Employers:
- Earlier access to talent
- Better prepared recruitment pool
- Have projects started &/or completed
- Better use of staff time
Benefits for Students:
- Added hands-on, transformational experiences
- Start as early as first and second year
- Added exposure to diverse settings and populations
- Career or specialization exploration
- Building social capital
Learn more how you can utilize micro-internships in your organization/company.
Micro-Internship Ideas:
Marketing:
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Content Creation
Human Resources
- Training
- Candidate Sourcing
Information Teachnology
- Website Updates
- Data Cleanup