We Have Students for That

Workforce Solutions

Connecting employers with qualified, university-trained students for project-based work,
providing extra capacity where you need it, without the commitment of a long-term hire.

Supported through UNC System university partnerships

Short-term projects
(3-8 weeks)

Students available
year-round

No new full-time hire required

Connect Your Business With Emerging Talent

Project Kitty Hawk is a nonprofit affiliate of the UNC System, offering workforce solutions that connect employers across North Carolina with students ready to apply their coursework to real business challenges. Through short-term, project-based experiences, students bring current skills and fresh energy to your organization, while you gain a completed project and a look at emerging talent.

Whether you need support analyzing data, improving operations, strengthening cybersecurity practices, or researching a new opportunity, PKH can help connect you with students whose academic experience matches your needs.

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Why Choose PKH’s Workforce Solutions

Get Work Done

Bring additional capacity to projects that have been delayed or deprioritized.

Access Emerging Talent

Connect with students studying in high-demand fields aligned to your industry.

Develop Future Talent

Get early access to the talent pipeline shaping your industry’s future.

What is the Employer Commitment?

Faculty-Guided Projects

Work-Based Learning

Credit-bearing and curriculum-aligned.
Designed around academic learning outcomes, these experiences let students apply classroom knowledge to real employer challenges.

Best for employers who:

Have a defined project

Want structured faculty involvement

Are interested in supporting student learning

Employer-Driven projects

Micro-Internships

Flexible and project-focused.
Get focused, short-term support on a specific project or task — on your terms. You define the scope and direct the work, while PKH connects you with students whose coursework and skills align with your needs, giving you an efficient way to solve a real business need and build your talent pipeline.

Best for employers who:

Need short-term project support

Want flexibility in project scope

Need help tackling a specific business challenge

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How Can Students Help You?

Students can support real projects across a range of business functions, matched to their coursework and skills.

Technology & Cybersecurity

Students in BS Information Technology and Information & Cybersecurity Technology degrees can provide support for data protection, security readiness, and IT process improvements.

Data privacy readiness assessments

Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing

Small Business Security Setup

Accounting & Finance

AACSB Accredited Accounting students can support projects aligned to financial analysis, compliance, and internal reporting processes.

Financial analysis

Grant tracking improvements

Internal controls and compliance preparation

Business Operations

Students in BS business administration and marketing programs can bring fresh thinking to strategic planning and process improvement projects.

Consumer Survey & Insights Reports

Integrated Campaign Design

HR Policy Analysis

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management students can help drive projects forward, from inventory and vendor management to distribution review.

Supply Chain Analytics Dashboard

Vendor Scorecard Development

Inventory Audit & Optimization Report

How It Works

Share Your Project
Whether you already have a project in mind or need help pinpointing one, we can help.

Identify the Right Talent
PKH works with university partners to identify students with relevant coursework and skills.

Students Complete the Work
Students collaborate with your organization to deliver meaningful project outcomes.

Your Organization Moves Forward
Gain fresh insights, completed work, and connections with emerging talent.

Ready to Move a Project Forward?

Whether you have a defined project or need help identifying an opportunity, PKH’s Workforce Development team can help you get started.

Contact our Workforce Development Team