Submit a real-world project, and Miami Dade College takes care of the rest, from assembling a team of skilled students (from MDC, FIU, and more), to managing onboarding and payroll. Over 5–6 weeks, your internal team guides the work and engages directly with emerging talent, without the burden of hiring or administrative setup.

Best For
Employers with short-term initiatives, exploratory projects, or limited capacity to manage interns.

Employer Advantages

• No hiring, HR, or payment responsibilities — Miami Dade College handles it all
• Fully assembled student teams tailored to your project
• Dedicated support from kickoff to wrap-up
• Minimal time commitment with maximum visibility into student work
• Teams of five students are built around your needs
• No cost to employers

Commitment

Expect to spend up to 5 hours per week providing project guidance, attending check-ins, and offering feedback. Miami Dade College handles setup and coordination. Student work is remote or hybrid based on your preference.

Timing

Next cohort launches mid April. 3-week lead time from submission to kickoff.

Capstone Projects pair your company with a faculty-supervised student team for a full semester. You collaborate with Miami Dade College faculty to define a meaningful project tied to the students’ curriculum. This is a chance to shape academic experiences while receiving real deliverables.

Best For
Employer needing a deeper engagement, longer timeline, and high-quality outcomes from students in a relevant field of study.

• Work directly with Miami Dade College faculty to scope and shape the project
• Dedicated support from kickoff to wrap-up
• Extended timeline allows for more complex deliverable
• Faculty-led structure ensures consistent quality and alignment
• Help influence real curriculum
• No cost to participate

After project scoping session with faculty, approximately 1–2 hours per week for check-ins, feedback, or coordination. Student work is typically in-person or hybrid, based on program needs and faculty guidance.

Projects align with academic semesters (Spring, Summer, Fall). Submit early for best alignment.

Through a unique partnership with Apple, MDC offers employers the opportunity to engage student developers in real-world iOS app projects. Employers propose an idea or challenge, and MDC matches students who use Swift and Apple development tools to prototype app-based solutions — with faculty support and guidance.

Best For
Employer with app-based ideas or community use cases who want to support hands-on tech learning and connect with emerging iOS talent.

• Miami Dade College recruits and supports students trained in Apple’s Swift programming language
• Flexible scoping — ideal for lightweight MVPs or internal tools
• Projects tied to Apple’s national initiative for tech equity and access
• Strong visibility through Apple-branded programming

Submit a business or community use case and provide 1–2 hours/week of feedback. MDC manages student matching and oversight. Modality is typically in-person or hybrid.

Projects align with MDC’s academic calendar. Submit early to participate in the next cohort.

Sprinternships® are 3-week, paid micro-internships that offer companies a low-lift, high-impact way to engage early-career tech talent. Through a short, immersive project, students gain real-world experience while your team benefits from fresh perspectives and structured project support — with built-in guidance from Break Through Tech.

Best For
Tech employer who want to support equity in computing and connect with diverse, high-potential students early in their careers

• Paid internship with clear project scope and timeline
• Turnkey setup with support from Break Through Tech and Miami Dade College
• Great for brand-building and early talent discovery
• No employer fee or subscription required.

Welcome a team of 5 students (on-site, hybrid, or remote) for 3 full-time weeks in January. Employers typically spend 4–6 hours per week on activities such as onboarding, mentorship, and project oversight.

Winter term (typically January). Early fall sign-up recommended due to demand.

Extern connects employers with students through structured, short-term virtual externships that tackle real business challenges. These remote projects are ideal for reaching talent nationwide while supporting students’ career exploration and skill development.

Best For
Employer seeking scalable, low-lift project support — especially in business, tech, marketing, or data — with a national pool of students and flexible timelines.

• 100% virtual: no office space, equipment, or onboarding required
• Structured project formats across multiple disciplines
• National student reach with inclusive talent sourcing
• Quick setup and low operational overhead

Together with Extern, develop a clear project scope, then provide 1–2 hours per week of mentorship and feedback over a typical 2–4 week remote engagement. Externships are fully virtual and designed for minimal time investment using flexible collaboration tools.

Rolling admission — projects can start throughout the year based on employer need.