LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center will continue AppalachiaCorps, a student internship program, for Summer 2025.
AppalachiaCorps pairs students with experiential learning experiences in Eastern Kentucky and the greater Appalachian region. The internship offers students the opportunity to network and prepare for future careers.
The internship covers up to 16 hours a week for up to 16 weeks during the summer, with flexible duration and hours. Students can also complete academic credit with the internship.
The program is currently accepting student inquiries regarding placement. Students should submit their inquiry form, completed position agreement and learning contract as soon as possible for placement. Participation in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Information sessions about AppalachiaCorps will be held every Friday at 3 p.m. via Zoom, on the following dates:
- Feb. 7
- Feb. 28
- March 14
- March 28
- April 4
More information about the sessions is available at https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/appalachiacorps-information-session.
AppalachiaCorps is open to all UK undergraduate and graduate students in good standing. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, from the Appalachian region who are first-generation college students and those working through the Federal Work-Study program are strongly encouraged to apply. This program is funded through the UK Office of Land-grant Engagement.
For more information, visit https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/appalachiacorps or view the brochure or flier.