The Madison Micros Program provides current James Madison University students with valuable career-related experience though smaller scale individual projects, sometimes referred to as Project-Based Experiential Learning or Micro-Internships. 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 information about how to participate.

Download Employer Resource Guide

Please review the Employer Guide for project ideas and details about what is needed for a project submission for the Madison Micros program. Program submission due February 22, 2027, at 8am. 

If you have any questions, please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu.

Student applications go live March 1, 2027. In late March employers will have about 1 week to review applications sent to them by our team, 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.

Employer & Student Expectations

Step 1: Log into Handshake. Applications launch March 1, 2027.

Step 2: Select the jobs tab on the left navigation

Step 3: Once under the jobs tab, select the JMU Collections filter and choose Madison Micros

Step 4: From the Madison Micros collection, you will be able to see all eligible positions.

Please only apply for 3-5 positions. There is limited availability so, please only apply for positions where you meet the preferred qualifications/required technology access/knowledge and believe that the position could benefit your professional development.

What to Look For:

Within the posting you will find the anticipated # of hours for the project, compensation, location/format, skills to be gained, and skills needed.

Example Posting:

Employer review begins March 31st and outreach to students for selection will begin April 7th. For any questions in the mean time please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu .

Madison Micro Internship Opportunities: 

Postings will be shared once they go live on March 1, 2027.