Professional and Career Development Services is now accepting applications from departments for funding supporting True Blue Micro-internships for students.

What is a micro-internship?
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional projects that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable students and recent graduates to demonstrate skills, explore career options and build a network. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships range from five to 40 hours of work. Micro-internships are common and used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups. The scope of micro-internships is typically hyper-focused on a specific project, task, or deliverable.

Requirements:

• Funding cannot be used to offset the cost of regular office student workers
• Must be used to support a project-based experience
• Projects cannot exceed 40 hours
• Pay for the position is $9/hr (if selected PCDS will fund up to 20 hrs)
• The experience must help develop the student’s True Blue Skills:
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Communication
  • Digital Proficiency
  • Leadership
  • Global/Intercultural Understanding
  • Innovation
  • Growth Mindset
  • Values Driven

This support is available as long as funding remains in the account.

To apply, complete the survey at: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNiFWfLl08b1MKa.

— Chrystal Stanley, Professional & Career Development