Launch Your Career | Micro-Internship and Freelance Gigs for College Students

Ready to Kickstart Your Career?

Launching your career can be tough, especially without a long resume. That’s where Parker Dewey’s Micro-Internships come in. These short-term, paid, professional projects are the perfect way for college students, recent graduates, and career changers to explore different industries, showcase real-world skills, and gain meaningful experience.

Whether you’re working directly with a startup founder or contributing to a high-profile organization, you’ll develop valuable insight into various roles and company cultures, all on your own schedule.

Every project on Parker Dewey is:

• Always paid at a fair, transparent rate
• Flexible to fit your academic or personal calendar, and 90% of opportunities are remote.
• Simplified—no need to vet companies, negotiate, send invoices, or manage contracts. We handle the logistics so you can focus on the work.

How It Works

Micro-Internships are available year-round, even outside of the traditional summer internship schedule.

CREATE A PROFILE
Signing up takes less than 10 minutes - name, school, hobbies, a few other things, and you're ready to launch.

BROWSE MICRO-INTERNSHIPS
Check out details on available assignments, including project timelines and what you’ll be paid.

APPLY
Select opportunities that align with your interests and career goals, which is perfect for exploring various roles and industries.

COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT
Once selected, you’ll collaborate directly with the company. Go above and beyond—strong Micro-Internship performance can often lead to more opportunities, even full-time jobs.

I now have a better idea of what it's like working in different departments and industries, and understand what roles would be best for me when I graduate. Plus, the variety of these experiences has helped my resume stand out and show me as more than a GPA and hourly jobs.

Noel,

Dell Scholar from Texas A&M

I would definitely recommend [Parker Dewey] to anybody. Don’t be afraid to go for it. You literally gain nothing but positive experience and resume builders.

Emma,

Kansas State University

Working on Micro-Internships meant there were less barriers: I could jump right into a project and I got to know what their expectations were sooner instead of being filtered out by my GPA.

Legend Fears,

Johns Hopkins University

After completing several projects through Parker Dewey, I have gained invaluable exposure to a variety of industries, offering me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of business and improve my various skillsets. These projects have also allowed me to enhance my professional network by building relationships with individuals from smaller companies with unique missions and operations.

Adam,

MBA student at Bentley University

I can't put into words how grateful I am for Parker Dewey. You really made my dreams become a reality.

Bri,

High Point University

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