What is Micro-ExP?
The Micro-ExP Program offers 91吃瓜 students from all faculties and study levels the chance to gain meaningful work experience through micro-internships. The program is specifically designed for students who may not yet have work experience, addressing the common challenge of 鈥渘o experience, no job.鈥澛�
Unlike a traditional 4-month internship or co-op, Micro-ExP offers students the opportunity to deliver results to an organization in just one week. It鈥檚 perfect for students who want to explore a career path, grow their confidence, and hone their professional communication skills. The experiences include completely remote, hybrid, or onsite short-term, unpaid projects or placements that allow students to develop skills and explore industries by聽providing real聽work聽exposure. Students observe, network, and engage in tasks based on employer needs. Each experience is up to 15 hours per student.
When Is It?
The next offering is聽May 12 - May 16, 2025.聽
How Does It Work?
Micro-ExP is a weeklong program that has participants engage in:
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Onboarding & Training
The program聽kicks off with a live onboarding session covering program expectations, responsibilities, and communication tips. It's a great opportunity to meet your teammates if you're part of a group project. You'll also access the 鈥淧reparing for Your Internship鈥� e-learning course to get internship-ready. -
Workshops
Attend online workshops via MS Teams, pn:-
Micro-ExP & Your CV: Learn how to highlight your experience, skills, and micro-projects on your r茅sum茅.
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LinkedIn Profile Workshop: Get tips on showcasing your skills and integrating your Micro-ExP experience into your LinkedIn profile.
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Reflection & Wrap up
Wrap up the week by sharing your experience with fellow participants and reflecting on what you鈥檝e learned. You鈥檒l leave with ideas for ways to parlay聽your experience.聽
Click here for more information on how to participate
Benefits
- Enhance your resume:聽Add in-demand skills to your resume (e.g., professional presentation and writing)
- Ace an interview:聽Collect anecdotes and concrete examples you can use during an interview
- Convenience:聽Short-term commitment of 5 days聽that allows you to gain experience without missing class or work
- Gain contacts:聽Networking with professionals, may lead to future job opportunities
- Exploration and insight:聽Explore career options in various industries, or experience an area outside of your studies
*Students who complete this program also earn a certificate of completion to show employers and graduate programs.