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HubSpot x CCC Marketing AI Micro-Internship Program

A paid, 8-week, applied learning program designed to introduce California Community College students to the power of HubSpot's AI tools in digital marketing! 

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Program Overview

Experience with AI-powered conversation technology is crucial for students preparing to enter today's workforce. Through this fast-paced, bootcamp-style program, HubSpot is excited to help students gain the skills needed to be at the forefront of emerging trends in AI.
 
Participants will attend live, online training sessions focused on learning practical AI applications and marketing campaign development within HubSpot. After training, students will be matched with a HubSpot customer to complete a paid, micro-internship project focused on applying these skills. 

Eligibility

Applications are now closed, you can join the waitlist here and be notified if we are able to deliver this program again in the future.  Once complete, students will receive the program application. 
 
The program will run from March 31- May 23, 2025. The application deadline is March 5, 2025. At the end of the program, students will receive an industry-recognized Certificate of Completion from HubSpot Academy, a program badge to support networking within the HubSpot ecosystem, and $1000 for the successful completion of a client project. 

How to Get Started!

Faculty Members:

Empower your students to participate in this program by assigning the three required HubSpot modules in Canvas via NexusEdge. Contact us directly for instructions or support. 
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Students:

The application deadline has passed, we are no longer accepted students for the 2025 Spring Cohort.
Please join the waitlist to be notified about future programs. 
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Program Benefits

Earn $1,000

Students earn $1000 for successful project completion.

Improve Employability

At the conclusion of the program students will earn industry-recognized certifications through the HubSpot Academy.

Grow Your Network

Students work 1:1 with their clients to make valuable industry connections. 

Learn From Experts

Student will learn from industry experts and perfect practical AI application in marketing campaigns.

Program Eligibility & Expectations

To participate in this program, students must : 

  • Enrolled in a California Community College
  • Complete all 3 HubSpot Training Modules
  • Be enthusiastic about working with and supporting a HubSpot customer on project-based work. 
  • Be available to attend all training sessions and client meetings for the duration of the 8- week program.
  • Be eligible to work in the US or Canada

Before participating in the HubSpot AI Micro-Internship Program students are expected to:

  • Complete all 3 HubSpot Training Modules: Introduction to AI in Digital Marketing, How to Create a Professional LinkedIn Profile, and Latest AI Tools for Business Strategies. 
  • Have an interest in learning industry best practices on how to successfully leverage HubSpot AI tools. 

During the program, students are expected to:

  • Dedicate 8-10 hours each week to this program for the duration of the 8 weeks.  
  • Proactively communicate with their customer to provide project updates and ask for support.  
  • Utilize office hours hosted by HubSpot and the program instructors for project support.
  • Gain valuable work experience and be able to communicate the potential and value of HubSpot AI tools to their clients.  

During the project period, HubSpot customers are expected to:

  • Be available during the full 4-week project period and hold one synchronous meeting a week with their student. Customers should expect to commit 2-5 hours meeting with their students. 
  • Avoid having students work outside of the project scope, making sure that they can focus primarily on completing the project with the tools they were trained on.
  • Provide students with brand guidelines, previously published content, and other resources to support the student in executing the project deliverables. 

Program Structure

This 8-week applied learning program combines interactive training with experiential learning projects. The training sessions introduce students to skills in a hands-on learning environment with instructor feedback provided along the way.  

After 4 weeks in the classroom students are paired with their client. Students and clients are expected to meet once a week for the duration of the 4 week project period. Over the course of 4 weeks students will complete a project start to finish using the skills learned during first 4 weeks of training.

Milestones and checkpoints are used along the way to standardize the program experience and ensure that students and clients collectively engage with the program at the same pace.

This program is fast-paced and self-driven. Students should expect to commit 8-10 hours per week, over the course of 8 weeks completing the program.

Training Sessions:
The first four weeks of the program will focus on training sessions. Training sessions will occur twice a week and are designed to be an interactive way to teach and prepare students for their client project. 

Monday and Tuesday - 9:00 - 11:00 am PT

Each 2-hour training session will be hosted on Zoom and led by expert facilitators. The training curriculum will focus on 3 primary objectives: 

  • Enable students to navigate HubSpot CRM effectively.
  • Equip students with the skills to build compelling marketing campaigns using AI tools within HubSpot.
  • Ensure students can complete client projects involving AI-enhanced marketing campaigns for assigned HubSpot customers.

Training sessions will be highly interactive and are designed to give students ample opportunities to practice skills in large and small groups. Students should expect to receive homework assignments after each session. 


The last 4 weeks of the program is dedicated to working on a business project with a Hubspot client. During weeks 5 through 8 of the program, students will meet with their assigned client once a week.

The primary objective of the project is for students to use HubSpot’s AI tools to create a comprehensive marketing campaign for their assigned clients. The project will include the creation of various marketing assets, the implementation of workflows, and the generation of CRM reports. Students will work closely with their clients to understand their needs and design effective, AI-enhanced marketing assets. Students will educate their clients on the value of HubSpot's AI tools and demonstrate how these tools can be best utilized within the client's existing marketing strategies. 

Clients will provide students with brand guidelines and other materials to support their work. Students will receive a project checklist to help guide their client meetings and ensure that projects stay on track. 

Week 1 of the program will begin with an orientation where students will be introduced to the program, HubSpot, and the project they are training to complete. 

During weeks 5-8, every Friday program instructors will host optional office hours where students can ask questions, debrief their client meetings, and learn from peers. 

During the program, each student will have access to a Slack group/channel where they can ask questions and receive asynchronous support. This is also a great space to connect with other program participants. 

Program Details & Timeline

Training Sessions and Office Hours

All training sessions and office hours will be hosted on virtually on Zoom from 9am PST to 11am PST. Optional office hours will be held on Thursdays at 9:00 am PST. During the client project period, client meetings will be held each week for 1-hour at a mutually convenient time for clients and students.  Note that all training session and office hour start and end times will remain the same throughout the program: 9am PST to 11am PST. 

AI and Marketing experience is not required for this program.  However to get everyone on the same page by the start of the program we encourage you to review the pre-work below before the first training session:

Program Orientation:
March 31- April 4

All sessions in Week 1 are mandatory. In weeks 2 through 8 you will note that the Thursday Office Hours become optional. 

Monday, March 31, 2025 : Orientation Session #1: Program Introduction 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Orientation Session #2: Introduction to HubSpot 

Thursday, April 3, 2025: Orientation Session #3: Program Kickoff

 

April 7- April 11

Monday, April 7, 2025: Training Session #1

Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Training Session #2

Thursday, April 10, 2025: Office Hour Workshop #1 (optional session) 

April 14- April 18 

Monday, April 14, 2025: Training Session #3

Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Training Session #4

Thursday, April 17, 2025: Office Hour Workshop #2 (optional session) 

April 21- 25 

Monday, April 21, 2025: Training Session #5

Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Training Session #6

Thursday, April 24, 2025 : Office Hour Workshop #3 (optional session) 

Project Begins:
April 28- May 2 

Monday- Friday: Host client meeting #1 (time based on mutual availability) 

Thursday, May 1, 2025 : Office Hour  (optional)

Project Week 2: 
May 5- May 9 

Monday- Friday: Host client meeting #2 (time based on mutual availability) 

Thursday, May 8, 2025: Office Hour (optional)

Project Week 3:
May 12- May 16

Monday- Friday: Host client meeting #3 (time based on mutual availability) 

Thursday, May 15, 2025: Office Hour (optional)

Project Week 4: 
May 19- May 23 

Monday- Friday: Host final client meeting (#4) (time based on mutual availability) 

Thursday, May 22, 2025: Office Hour (optional)

Meet Your Instructor!

Dan Rosenbaum
Chief People Officer, Synaptic Labs | Partner Development Manager, HubSpot

With a deep passion for the intersection of business enablement and AI, I am dedicated to helping organizations and individuals harness the power of technology to drive efficiency and innovation. As Chief People Officer at Synaptic Labs, I champion equitable access to AI by fostering partnerships and developing solutions that make automation and AI tools practical, accessible, and impactful.In addition to my leadership at Synaptic Labs, I serve as a Partner Development Manager at HubSpot, where I work closely with businesses to optimize their growth strategies using cutting-edge technology within HubSpot. My expertise bridges business operations, AI automation, and user-centric innovation, helping teams unlock their full potential through the right tools and strategies.

Beyond work, I find joy in creating, traveling, and spending time with my Partner and our two beloved dogs, Dobby and Willow. Whether exploring new places or designing the next big AI-powered workflow, I am always seeking fresh ways to blend creativity with technology to make a lasting impact.

Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are now closed.

The application deadline for this program has not passed. You may join the waitlist to be notified of future programs!

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Frequently Asked Questions

This program works in partnership with Parker Dewey. All students who satisfactorily complete the client project will receive a payment of $1000 processed by Parker Dewey. 

 

Please review the eligibility criteria is TBD.

If you have questions about your eligibility please reach out to microinternships@hubspot.com

Please review the estimated time commitment in the Program Overview tab here. 

All students need to attend all scheduled trainings and client meetings. This program is a boot camp-style experience that moves at a fast pace. Students are allowed one excused absence, however, students who miss a training session will be required to watch the training session recording and ensure that their client project remains on track. 

Students will receive training from industry experts on how to use AI tools and HubSpot.  Students then gain valuable hands-on experience applying their skills with a HubSpot customer and are compensated for their work. Each student who successfully completes the program will receive a certificate they can add to their resume and share to their LinkedIn profile.

This program has the added benefit of tackling the issues of unpaid student labor, which exacerbates inequalities related to the representation of traditionally underrepresented groups in our workforce.  By offering short-term, paid opportunities to students eager to network and work hard - regardless of geography - this program serves as a solution to bridge the opportunity gap and enables any college student to gain valuable experience in working with HubSpot specifically. 

Additional Questions? Reach out to hubspot@nexusedge.com