What is Madison Micro?
The Madison Micros Program is meant to provide current James Madison University students the ability to gain valuable career-related experience though smaller scale individual projects, sometimes referred to as Project-Based Experiential Learning or Micro-Internships. This program aims to help students explore the world of work and gain experience for future internship, job, or graduate school applications. Below you will find program details, examples of project ideas, and how to participate.
Employers:
Employer Project Host Resource Guide
Please review the Employer Guide for project ideas and what is needed for a project submission for the Madison Micros program. We will have information sessions on:
- Jan 27, 11am - 12pm
- Feb 3, 1 - 2pm
- Feb 6, 11am-12pm
- Feb 12, 10-11am
- Feb 19, 10:30-11:30am
- Feb 23, 9-10am
If you have any questions, please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu.
Internships will post for student application on February 25th. In late March employers will have about 1 week to review applications sent to them by our team and rank your top candidates and return them to us. We will assist in matching interns with opportunities to minimize the number of calls project hosts need to make if a student a top candidate for multiple opportunities.
Students:
Applications will be made through Handshake starting February 25th. More information on application timelines will come soon. For any questions in the mean time please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu.
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