NU StEP: Student Employer Projects
Northeastern’s project marketplace for on-demand student talent.
A project-based approach connects employers with Northeastern students for fixed-price, remote projects paid upon completion.
For employers, it’s a fresh recruiting strategy, providing on-demand talent for specific projects and hiring opportunities beyond traditional co-ops and internships.
For students, it’s a new tool to explore industries, career fields, and employers while gaining paid work experience as they build the skills to be successful in achieving the impact they seek.
The Quick Facts:
Duration: Typically days to weeks; up to four months if possible
Who’s involved? Projects are a direct collaboration between students and industry partners, independent of classes or faculty supervision.
Budgets will range from $200 to $2,000 with multiple milestones possible.
The project content and direction are based on employer needs, including website, design, data, research, and more.