Intern Pathways: Custom Internship Marketplace Platform

Client: Intern Pathways
Scope: Custom WordPress platform with subscriptions
Duration: Multi-phase build
Role: Lead WordPress Developer (via GG Dev)

URL: https://internpathways.com/

Overview

Intern Pathways is a custom internship marketplace built on WordPress to connect employers with students through a subscription-based posting model. The goal was to create a product-level experience while retaining WordPress’s flexibility and content management strengths.

πŸ”§ What I Delivered

βœ… Custom WordPress Theme & Architecture
Built a bespoke theme designed specifically for marketplace workflows rather than traditional marketing pages.

βœ… WooCommerce Subscription Integration
Implemented employer subscription plans with posting limits, renewals, and gated access using WooCommerce.

βœ… Custom Post Types & Taxonomies
Created internship post types with structured fields and categories to support search and filtering.

βœ… Role-Based Dashboards
Developed custom dashboards for employers and administrators to manage postings, applications, and approvals.

βœ… Workflow Automation
Added automated emails and logic for approvals, renewals, and application notifications.

πŸ’‘ Results

A fully functional marketplace built entirely on WordPress

Streamlined employer workflows and admin oversight

Platform designed for future expansion without re-architecture