About the Program
Launch Micro-Internships
Whitworth Launch Micro-Internships give rising sophomores and juniors the chance to gain short-term, meaningful professional experience through roughly 8-hour-per-week projects over 6–8 weeks. They help you 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/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/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.