The Kansas Micro-Internship (KMI) program supports the Kansas Board of Regents’ “Building a Future” strategic plan and the Kansas Department of Commerce’s aim to “connect businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs and to help create economic success for Kansas.”  Funding for the KMI program has been provided by the DeBruce Foundation, the Strada Education Foundation, and the Kansas Department of Commerce.

The first five Micro-Internship projects completed for a Kansas organization or entrepreneur by undergraduate students currently enrolled in any of the seven Kansas public universities are provided at no cost thanks to funding provided by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

All micro-Internship projects completed by students currently enrolled in any of the Kansas public community or technical colleges are provided at no cost through the end of calendar year 2024 thanks to funding provided by the Strada Education Foundation.

There is also a wide array of learn and earn opportunities for Kansas organizations and career seekers via the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, which supports apprenticeships across multiple industries.

 Student Requirements  Employer Requirements
  • Be a Kansas based business, nonprofit organization or entrepreneur
  • Select an eligible undergraduate Kansas student
  • Set the project fee equal to a salary of $20 per hour
 Student Benefits  Employer Benefits
  • Projects available all year                 
  • Projects can be completed remotely
  • Expanded career network
  • Gain new skills and experience
  • Get paid 90% of the project fee
  • On-demand help all year
  • No paperwork required
  • Enhanced talent pipeline
  • Reduced recruitment/hiring costs

 

To learn more or to register, please visit

Students: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasmicrointerns

Employers: www.kansasmicrointerns.com