Made by Students, for Students.

We know the frustration—entry-level jobs demanding years of experience, endless applications leading nowhere. You need experience to get a job, but you can't get experience without a job.

Collana was built to solve this exact problem.

You don't have to feel like you're falling behind anymore. Work on projects that excite you. Earn recognition from real professionals. Walk into interviews with proof you belong there.

Start Your Journey

Trusted by leading organizations and universities

Our Impact in Numbers

Empowering the next generation of professionals through meaningful micro-internships and real-world project experience.

50+

Active Students

10+

Projects Completed

10+

Partner Organizations

94%

Success Rate

How It Works

From signup to success, we make it simple for students to gain experience and for organizations to find talented collaborators. Start your journey in four easy steps.

01
Create Your Profile
Sign up and build your profile showcasing your skills, interests, and what you want to learn. Students create portfolios while organizations post their project needs and opportunities.
02
Browse & Connect
Explore micro-internships, volunteer roles, and projects that match your goals. Students apply to opportunities while organizations review applications and connect with talent.
03
Collaborate & Build
Work on real projects, communicate through our platform, and deliver meaningful results. Gain hands-on experience while helping startups and nonprofits achieve their goals.
04
Earn Recognition
Complete projects, receive verified reviews, and build a portfolio that showcases your work. Organizations find proven talent while students build credibility for their careers.

Traditional Path vs. Collana

Why wait for graduation when you can start building your career today?

	With Collana	Traditional Path
Getting Started	Start immediately, any year	Wait until junior/senior year
Time Commitment	Flexible micro-internships (5-20 hrs)	Full-time summer only (40+ hrs)
Experience Building	Gradual, diverse projects	One role, limited scope
Portfolio Growth	Multiple verified projects	Single internship entry
Skill Development	Explore multiple fields	Limited to one domain
Competition Level	Lower barrier to entry	Highly competitive
Network Building	Multiple organizations	One company/team
Verified Reviews	Yes, from every project	Maybe one reference
Career Exploration	Try before you commit	Limited options
By Graduation	10-15 projects, proven track record	1-2 internships, limited proof

What Users Say About Collana

Hear what students, startups, and organizations are saying about us.

"Students need real chances to grow before graduation. Collana speaks directy to that challenge. Looking back, having something like this would have taken alot of stress of my shoulders and made my path to that first job less uncertain"

Kaosi Nwosu

Computer Science '25

UMass Amherst

"Finding talented students to help with our early-stage projects was a game-changer. Collana connected us with amazing collaborators who truly cared about our mission."

Michael Chen

Startup Founder

TechVenture Inc.

"We needed volunteers for our events and campaigns. Collana made it so easy to find enthusiastic students who wanted to get involved and make an impact."

Jake Rodriguez

Marketing Lead

Entrepreneurship Club

"The verified reviews and portfolio system gave me credibility. Employers could see my actual work and feedback from real projects. It made all the difference."

David Park

Software Engineering Student

"Collana solved our biggest problem - finding reliable volunteers. The students we connected with were professional, skilled, and genuinely passionate about our cause."

Jessica Williams

Non-Profit Director

Collana.

Made by Students, for Students.

Our Impact in Numbers

How It Works

Create Your Profile

Browse & Connect

Collaborate & Build

Earn Recognition

Traditional Path vs. Collana

What Users Say About Collana

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