Businesses & Employers participating in the AIM Hire Micro-Internship Program are expected to:
- Be in contact with a Career Coach or a Career Services Staff Member
- Have a general understanding of the Micro-Internship process and end goal
- Set clear objectives and expectations for the position
- Assign meaningful tasks and duties that help further the organization’s mission
- Evaluate the student and provide regular feedback
- Schedule regular meetings between the student and their supervisor to allow open discussion of expectations, upcoming projects, and progress the student is making. This also allows the student to ask questions and express concerns.
- Provide adequate training and supervision. May be on an “as needed” basis.
- Provide the tools, materials, and equipment needed for the student to be able to complete required assignments
- Select/train appropriate supervisors and mentors who will guide the student, assist in skill development, and answer questions
- Include the student in relevant meetings when possible so that they can gain experience attending and participating in business meetings
- Identify networking opportunities
- Provide a professional environment that fosters a safe and productive work atmosphere
- Conduct business in an ethical manner
- Provide a final evaluation at the conclusion of the micro-internship to discuss the student’s performance and accomplishments, and also to identify strengths and opportunities for continued development.
- Work with the student’s schedule to complete the project on time.
- Compensate the student appropriately. If a project runs over the allotted time, the employer must be prepared to pay the student for the extra hours of participation.