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Gigs for Good: Fully‑Funded Micro‑Internships for Mission‑Driven Employers

Tap into high-potential early-career talent at no cost. Gigs for Good connects qualified employers with students and recent grads through short-term, paid projects that are fully funded by foundations, public sector grants, and corporate social impact partners.
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What Is Gigs for Good?

Gigs for Good is Parker Dewey’s national initiative that helps organizations engage emerging talent through funded Micro‑Internships — short-term, project-based assignments designed to create access, equity, and impact in the workforce.

These opportunities are fully-funded, so employers can work with early-career professionals without adding to their budgets.

✔️ Real work, real value
✔️ Paid for students, free for employers
✔️ Social impact aligned with diversity initiatives
✔️ Talent discovery through real deliverables
✔️ Fast, flexible, low-lift for hiring managers

HOW IT WORKS

Fully-funded Micro-Interships in five easy steps.

  1. Choose a Funded Program

    We partner with states, foundations, and universities to fund Micro‑Internships nationwide. Check each program’s page for specific parameters, including location, institution, field of study, and more.

  2. Post a Project

    Scope a project—some are specific to a program, and some can be custom-built.

  3. Select a Candidate

    Review applications and choose your Micro‑Intern.

  4. Receive Quality Work

    Students deliver outcomes. You mentor the student and provide feedback when they’ve completed the project.

  5. Keep the Connection

    If there’s a fit, you can hire, but if not, the student still gains meaningful experience. You own the relationship. We just make the connection.

Is Your Organization Eligible?

Gigs for Good is ideal for:

✔️ Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
✔️ Small businesses and startups
✔️ Corporations with inclusion goals
✔️ Public institutions and workforce boards
✔️ Any employer interested in equitable talent development

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Whether you’re looking to fill a skills gap, advance your hiring goals, or give back by mentoring the next generation, Gigs for Good makes it simple.

✔️ Short-term, real work
✔️ Fully funded
✔️ Fast setup and support

Create a free recruiter account on Parker Dewey, then review our open programs here.

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