A simple, educational framework connecting college students with local small businesses for meaningful project experiences.
PrePair bridges the gap between classroom learning and professional experience. We connect college students with local small businesses for short-term, unpaid, educational projects that provide real-world experience while helping businesses tackle marketing, design, and operations challenges.
All projects are designed for learning, with students as primary beneficiaries
Small businesses get help with real challenges while supporting student development
2-8 week projects that fit around academic schedules and provide portfolio pieces
A clear path from enrollment to experience
Pay $2/month to access projects. Complete your academic and skills profile.
View vetted projects from local small businesses that match your field of study.
Submit your application. If selected, attend a brief intro meeting with the business.
Work on the project with business mentorship. Add completed work to your portfolio.
Pay $20/month to access students. Post short-term projects with clear deliverables.
See matched student profiles and select the best fit for your project needs.
Brief intro meeting to explain project goals, timeline, and expectations.
Provide guidance throughout the project and receive completed deliverables.
Real work that builds skills and helps businesses grow
Create Instagram content, write blog posts, design marketing materials, conduct market research.
Streamline processes, create training materials, analyze customer data, improve workflows.
Build websites, create visual assets, design user experiences, develop digital tools.
Designed for student development and learning
All projects are structured so students gain the most value through learning and experience.
Every project includes learning objectives and skill development opportunities.
Business owners provide guidance, feedback, and real-world insights throughout the project.
Students create tangible deliverables they can showcase in future applications.
Join the PrePair community and connect education with opportunity.
Projects are educational experiences where students are the primary beneficiaries. This framework ensures compliance with educational guidelines and makes the program accessible to international students.
Most projects run 2-8 weeks and require 5-15 hours per week, designed to fit around academic schedules while providing substantial experience.
Students receive mentorship from business owners, project guidance, and portfolio development support. Each project includes clear learning objectives.
We match based on academic background, skills, interests, location preferences, and project requirements to ensure good fits for both parties.
We provide support to resolve issues and can facilitate project transitions when necessary. Clear expectations and communication prevent most problems.
Yes, students can take on multiple projects over time, but we recommend focusing on one project at a time for the best learning experience.