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For Students

What Can I Expect? 

Micro-ExP is a 5-day program (up to 15 hours) in the form of a project or placement, including: 

  1. Onboarding & Training

    Start off your week with a live onboarding session covering program expectations, responsibilities, and tips for communicating with your employer. It's a great opportunity to meet your teammates if you're part of a group project. You'll also complete the “Preparing for Your Internship” online course.  Tip: Find out more about onboarding through McGill’s Onboarding Central.

  2. Workshops

    Get the most out of your experience by attending:  

    • Micro-ExP & Your CV: Learn how to highlight your experience, skills, and micro-projects on your résumé.
    • LinkedIn Profiles: Get tips on showcasing your skills and integrating your Micro-ExP experience with your LinkedIn profile. 

  1. Reflection & Wrap Up

    Finish up the week by sharing your experience with fellow participants and reflecting on what you’ve learned. You’ll leave with ideas for ways to parlay your experience. 

"I thought the Micro-project was a great way to connect with employers from diverse companies and get a taste of what it's like to work with those companies. This program was also a great way for me to explore topics that are not necessarily attached to my area of study, and gain valuable transferable skills.”  - Undergraduate student

"I liked having the opportunity to have hands-on experience. I got to see one of my captions being posted on the company's website, so that was a very rewarding feeling." - Undergraduate student

Project or Placement? 

The Micro-ExP program offers projects or placements. 

Micro-Project

  • 12 hours of work 
  • Individual or team-based 
  • Unpaid 

Micro-Placement

  • 15 hours of work 
  • On-site access to a specific organization, allowing you to observe, ask questions, and network

Time Commitment

On top of your 12-hour project or 15-hour placement, you must also attend the Micro-ExP onboarding session, as well as the Reflection & Wrap-Up session.  

Eligibility

The Micro-ExP program is open to all students.  Priority is given to first- and second-year undergraduate students. 

Certificate of Completion

All students who complete a Micro-ExP will receive a certificate acknowledging their completion on their Student Experience Record (SER). Please allow 2-3 weeks following wrap-up for this to appear on your record. 

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