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.
🔧 What I Delivered
✅ Custom WordPress Theme & Architecture
Built a bespoke theme designed specifically for marketplace workflows rather than traditional marketing pages.
✅ WooCommerce Subscription Integration
Implemented employer subscription plans with posting limits, renewals, and gated access using WooCommerce.
✅ Custom Post Types & Taxonomies
Created internship post types with structured fields and categories to support search and filtering.
✅ Role-Based Dashboards
Developed custom dashboards for employers and administrators to manage postings, applications, and approvals.
✅ Workflow Automation
Added automated emails and logic for approvals, renewals, and application notifications.
💡 Results
A fully functional marketplace built entirely on WordPress
Streamlined employer workflows and admin oversight
Platform designed for future expansion without re-architecture