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    About Us: Smarter Hiring Starts with Parker Dewey

    Parker Dewey is a mission-oriented organization that helps connect great talent with great companies through short‑term professional assignments called Micro‑Internships.

    Who We Are

    The transition from college to career shouldn’t be a leap of faith for candidates or employers. At Parker Dewey, we believe that real‐world proof matters more than a resume alone. Inspired by the ideas of Francis Parker and John Dewey, we know that teamwork, ambition, and grit can’t always be measured in a classroom.

    That’s why we built a platform where companies and career‑launchers connect, collaborate, and assess through real, paid work.

    Since our founding in 2015, we’ve helped innovative organizations tap into a diverse, skilled talent pool and given college students and recent graduates meaningful experience that accelerates their career launch.

    At Parker Dewey, we're not just filling positions. We're building bridges between education and employment one Micro-Internship at a time.

    Our Story

     

    How Our Programs Work

    For Employers

    Build your talent pipeline and make the right hire the first time.
    • See candidates’ skills in action to assess fit.
    • Access a nationwide network of college students and recent graduates.
    • Reduce onboarding, minimize risk, and improve hiring outcomes.
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    For Career Launchers

    Kickstart your career with real assignments, real pay, and real connections.
    • Work on meaningful projects for real companies.
    • Build your portfolio and professional network.
    • Explore career paths and demonstrate your skills.
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    For Colleges and Universities

    Strengthen employer partnerships and transform student experience.
    • Boost student placement and academic outcomes.
    • Engage alumni and deepen employer relationships.
    • Showcase the value of your programs to students and employers.
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    Our Impact

    Each Micro-Internship drives smarter hiring for companies and opens doors for students launching their careers.

    When Micro-Internships lead to full-time hires, employers report up to 80% lower cost per hire, 70% faster hiring, and 98% first-year retention—outcomes that outperform traditional campus recruiting and staffing models.

    Even when used as just one step in a larger talent strategy, Micro-Internships help teams identify qualified candidates earlier, assess fit more effectively, and build stronger, more equitable pipelines.

    To further expand access and impact, we launched Gigs for Good—a program that provides funding for mission-driven organizations to host Micro-Internships at no cost. This initiative helps nonprofits and social enterprises get critical work done while creating paid, professional opportunities for students.

    Our Commitment to Equity

    We’re mission‑driven. Equity and access guide everything we do. We believe that every candidate—regardless of background—should have a chance to showcase their capabilities and build a meaningful career. We also help organizations build equitable talent pipelines and support universities in delivering inclusive outcomes.

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    Whether you’re an employer, a student, or a campus partner, let’s build the future of early‑career hiring together.

    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.

    Adam Hecktman,

    Director of Technology & Civic Innovation,

    Microsoft

    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.

    Greg Watkins,

    Talent Acquisition Manager,

    MHolland

    Using Parker Dewey was so easy! I didn't need to spend time onboarding because the Career Launcher understood my project from their coursework. Getting them started was effortless.

    Jason Lobel,

    CEO,

    Swift IQ

    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!

    Andrew Albert,

    Medical Director,

    Advocate Health Care

    While I love the mission, I also love how this makes my life easier.

    Courtney Reilly,

    Director of Special Projects,

    LeapInnovations

    Parker Dewey has become invaluable in my prospecting and research - even sourcing a six-figure deal! As a sales executive, there are never enough hours in the day to execute time-intensive, high-value tasks. I'd recommend anyone in a sales-related capacity to leverage the highly motivated talent on Parker Dewey to get work done and crush quota.

    Mike Hillock,

    Account Executive,

    HTX Services

    The project was more than affordable and I couldn’t have been more impressed with the talent I was able to choose from to get the project complete.

    Brian Bar,

    Founder & CEO,

    Victory Lap

    We had a terrific experience with Parker Dewey and the intern we worked with was fantastic! The data she provided was beyond our expectations and she completed the work in a timely fashion. We are thoroughly impressed with the ease and process Parker Dewey offers and we will undoubtedly return with future opportunities for these stellar students. Thank you Parker Dewey for helping our company!

    Laura Neiman,

    President,

    Neiman Brothers Company

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