Even before Covid-19, it was difficult for students to get internships that gave them hands-on experience in the industries they were interested in. That was especially true for students from low-income communities without the experience or network to get their foot in the door. Now the startup Paragon One is expanding access to student employment opportunities by turning company projects into remote “externships” that dozens of students can take part in simultaneously. Paragon One handles student onboarding, training, and evaluation, while companies get the final product of their work. “Our…
