About the program

how launch works

Whitworth Launch Micro-Internships give rising sophomores and juniors the chance to gain short-term, meaningful professional experience through projects of roughly 8 hours a week over 6–8 weeks. Build your résumé, explore careers, grow your confidence and connect with Whitworth-affiliated mentors, without committing to a full traditional internship.

Program snapshot

Duration: 6–8 weeks
Hours: 6–8 hours a week, ideally 48 hours total (potential to increase depending on the funding source)
Format: Project-based, with clear deliverables
Funding: Fully funded by Whitworth or the host employer
Support: Weekly mentorship from both the host employer and a Whitworth micro-internship advisor

What you can expect to do

Projects vary across organizations and industries, but you might:

Conduct research and analyze data
Support communications or marketing projects
Draft documents or presentations
Assist with program or event planning
Explore new initiatives alongside your employer mentor

Projects are structured to give you real responsibility and real outcomes, not busy work.

How else will you benefit?

Real professional experience, early

Micro-internships help you gain practical, résumé-building experience long before most students begin formal internships.

Career exploration without the pressure

Test industries, roles and skills. Discover what you like (and what you don't) through short, flexible projects.

Valuable mentorship

You'll have two mentors: a supervisor at your host employer and a Whitworth micro-internship advisor. This dual support system means you're never navigating the experience alone.

Paid, flexible, manageable

At about 8 hours a week, micro-internships fit easily alongside classes, athletics or campus involvement.

Build your networks

Every project involves a Whitworth-connected host employer (alumni, parents, community partners and supporters), expanding your professional connections early.

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