Program Offers No-Cost Project-Based Internships
Kansas businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs are eligible to benefit from no-cost, short-term projects completed by students in areas such as business, communications, finance, information technology, marketing, research, and social media.
The project-based internships are part of the Kansas Micro-Internships (KMI) program,which began in 2021. Kansas organizations and entrepreneurs can complete their first five projects at no cost, with a simple startup process.
“It only takes about 15 minutes or less to post the first project,” said Tim Peterson, Senior Project Director for Workforce Development at the Kansas Board of Regents.
These paid assignments typically range from 20 to 40 hours and can be completed remotely, providing students with both income and skill development.
“By completing the short-term paid KMI projects, students gain both real world experience in many professional fields and essential skills including the career readiness competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers,” said Peterson.
The program is open to students at all 32 Kansas public colleges and universities. Parker Dewey, LLC manages the platform, with funding support from the DeBruce Foundation, Strada Education Foundation, and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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This article appeared in the Spring 2026 NCRPC Newsletter.