STUDENT RESOURCES
Resources to help you kickstart your career.
Demonstrate your skills while building your professional network. Find guides, live sessions and student stories to help you make every project count.
New to Parker Dewey? Join a free live session on how to build your profile and apply with confidence.
Guidance from Parker Dewey
Resources to take you from sign-up to your first project.
Micro-Internships are short, paid projects with real companies, typically 10–40 hours. They’re a flexible way to try out career paths and demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
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How It Works
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Create Your Account
Step-by-step instructions for setting up your free Career Launcher profile. Get started →
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Navigate the Platform
Find projects, apply and manage your work on Parker Dewey. Learn more →
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How Payment Works
How and when you get paid once your project is complete. Learn more →
LIVE SESSIONS
Join a free session to learn the platform or get feedback on your applications.
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WEBINAR
Tips and Tricks for Using Parker Dewey
Learn how to build your profile, find projects that match your interests and apply with confidence.
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Student Office Hours
Have questions about Micro-Internships? Meet with our team for feedback on your profile and applications.
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Creating Your Own Opportunities with Micro-Internships
Learn how to reach out to companies you’re interested in using our outreach templates, and how to nominate an employer for funding.
Testimonials
See how Career Launchers try new paths and gain experience through Parker Dewey.
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Trey Newton, South Carolina State: A Sophomore Landed a Paid IBM AI Project
- Selected for a paid AI research project within two weeks of applying
- Qualified as a sophomore by earning IBM SkillsBuild AI badges
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Harishma Ashok, University of Central Florida: From Project to Full-Time Hire at HCA Healthcare
- Streamlined internal workflows for HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division
- Hired full-time and promoted within three months
CAREER READINESS RESOURCES
Guides and templates for making the best impression
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How to Ace a Short-Answer Application
Stand out in the questions employers read first.
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How to Build a Strong Resume
Show your experience, including your projects.
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Professional Communication Tips
Communication starts with your Parker Dewey profile.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT
Assess Your Strengths and Interests
Find the projects that fit you best with this assessment.
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Take Initiative
Use our templates to reach out to companies of interest and encourage them to engage you in a Micro-Internship.
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Stay Connected
Micro-Internship supervisors are part of your network.
PROJECT TOOLKIT
Succeed on every project
Checklists and tips for before, during and after your Micro-Internship. Every project is a chance to grow your skills and your network.
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Start Your Micro-Internship Off Right
Tips for a strong kickoff meeting with your project contact.
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DURING
Tips and Resources for Your Project
Stay on track, communicate clearly and deliver strong work.
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Prepare for Payment
Selected Micro-Interns receive an invitation to register for Tipalti - our secure payroll system.
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Next Steps After Your Project
What to do once your project wraps up.
I would highly recommend a Micro-internship to anyone looking to explore a new field and build confidence in a professional setting.