INTERNSHIP TIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?

Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders Through Hands-on Training & Learning

An internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Internships are facilitated by an employer, often in collaboration with a higher education institution. Internships allow students to build relevant experience necessary to be prepared for their career, and, help to grow the span of desirable and qualified job candidates. College internships draw talent to the Greater Louisville region from top universities. As an employer, offering your employees the opportunity to manage interns will prepare them for leadership roles in the future.

Employers interested in creating internship programs within their organization can download our Employer Guide to Work-Based Learning or contact Fatima Thompson, GLI’s Manager of Talent Outreach & Engagement.  

FIND YOUR NEXT INTERNSHIP

Get experience while living in Lou! Browse internship programs by industry and company below, and you can search our job board to find current open positions posted in our region. Most national and international companies offer remote opportunities, including internships and other work-based learning experiences, so you can gain immensely valuable experience while living in Greater Louisville! Although we cannot guarantee the availability of open positions for programs featured below, we hope you’ll find inspiration from the prospective opportunities!

CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is seeking interns interested in learning more about our organization and programs. Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is dedicated to enriching the community by improving the quality of life and the health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with the horse.

KENTUCKY DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

Kentucky Department of Agriculture: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture summer internship program strives to provide opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience, knowledge, and understanding of the governmental process through pre-professional work in various occupational fields. KDA offers students studying majors both directly and indirectly relating to agriculture. Desired career paths include many different areas but are not limited to, Agriculture, Education, Computer Science, Marketing, Public Relations, and Pre-Law. This internship opportunity gives students insight into considering a future career within the Ag industry and with KDA.

KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

Kentucky Horse Park: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture summer internship program strives to provide opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience, knowledge, and understanding of the governmental process through pre-professional work in various occupational fields. KDA offers students studying majors both directly and indirectly relating to agriculture. Desired career paths include many different areas but are not limited to, Agriculture, Education, Computer Science, Marketing, Public Relations, and Pre-Law. This internship opportunity gives students insight into considering a future career within the Ag industry and with KDA.

LOUISVILLE GROWS

Urban Agriculture/Forestry Internship: Interns will work with the Urban forestry program manager to effectively complete tasks associated with the Louisville Grows’ Urban Forestry Programming. Benefits for interns include the opportunity to for shadowing and mentoring and access to training with experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Click here for the full job description!

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Start your career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The USDA offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates, recent veterans, and those with advanced degrees. Careers in agriculture are diverse, rewarding, and in demand. USDA offers employment opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, math, environmental, management, business, and other fields.

BOEING

As a Boeing intern you will grow your skill set, create lasting networks and contribute your ideas to real-world projects that shape aerospace innovation. Our interns work on advanced technologies that shape our world and beyond. Join us, and do work that matters! Learn more here.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

The Ford Summer Internship Program provides students with hands-on, career-specific experience through 10 to 12 weeks of full-time work during summer break. Summer interns generally will have completed their junior year of an undergraduate program, or one academic year of a master’s program and expect to graduate the following year. Learn more here.


AT&T

AT&T has a variety of Internships and Full-time programs available to take you where you want to go. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Accounting, Communications, Corporate Development, Cybersecurity, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Technology.

GE APPLIANCES

Dive in and earn while you learn with an exciting, paid co-op opportunity at GE Appliances! A co-op at GE Appliances is a fun, authentic experience as a professional in the field. You’ll work on an engineering team side by side with seasoned engineers. We provide a broad array of opportunities to connect, learn, and have new adventures. You’ll be facing real world challenges in real world settings, testing your knowledge and learning every day. Check out all GE Appliances internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Electrical and Mechanical; Supply Chain and Manufacturing; Software Engineering; Digital Technology; Sales and Marketing; Human Resources; Industrial Design; Finance and Accounting, and more.

HUMANA

Retail Internships: The Retail Internship program is a 12-week program where participants will possess strong communication skills, the ability to think strategically, and leadership potential. The Retail Intern will perform various activities such as administrative, operational, or customer support assignments across the Retail business segment. Humana’s internship programs are designed as the first step in potentially joining our team in a full-time role. Interns do meaningful work that positively impacts their business and their future. They provide competitive pay, fully furnished housing for non-local students, and social activities in the summer.

JP MORGAN

JP Morgan offers a wide range of programs across their entire business. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Corporate Analyst, Market Development, Finance, Corporate Banking, AI & Data Science, Risk Management, and more!

KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU

Human Resources Internships: Kentucky Farm Bureau offers paid internship programs with flexible scheduling. Opportunities span all levels and majors, including disciplines focused on accounting and finance, communications, human resources, and IT — just to name a few. KFB invests in their interns by having a bi-weekly roundtable with leadership members at KFB, along with an intern breakfast to kick off the summer. On top of that, interns direct their own small-group, cross-functional projects to add value to the business of KFB. See current internship opportunities here.

NEW BALANCE

New Balance has a variety of programs to help you and your career go even further! Their interns work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. You’ll get the opportunity to work on real projects and have fun along the way. Join New Balance today, and help us shape the business of tomorrow.

TARGET

Internships in Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, and more: Join #TeamTarget during for one of our full-time internships, most spanning 8-10 weeks from June to August. Applications open the preceding fall for each summer internship and stay open until programs are at capacity. Whether you’re just embarking on your career path or starting a whole new chapter, our belief stays the same: work somewhere where you can care, grow and win together as a team. Check out the internships and entry-level programs at Target, including (subject to availability): Software Engineering, Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, Marketing, and more!

UPS

Check out all UPS internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Sales, Global Business, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and more.

Sales Internship: A UPS sales internship will provide you with real-world challenges that will develop your skills and expand your professional experience. You’ll analyze financial data, identify customers’ needs, and develop strategies to manage accounts—the kinds of important business activities that drive our success, and yours. And when you’re part of a global leader in logistics, you’ll connect with dedicated professionals who can help you reach your goals, no matter what they are. If you have skills in evaluating financial trends and assessing business needs, and are an active undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past two years, this could be the ideal internship for you.

Global Business Internship: In a Global Business Services internship or co-op, you’ll work on real-world projects that have an impact on people’s lives all around the world. You’ll also develop invaluable team building, communications and technology skills, and have a chance to work with and learn from experienced professionals. We accept interns from all over the country, with many students choosing to extend their summer internship into a year-round co-op experience. To join the program, you should be an active undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past two years, and possess exemplary communication skills, effective time management and the ability to deliver results. In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible hours and enrollment in a 401(k).

WORLD TRADE CENTER OF KENTUCKY

Business Administration Internship: The World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTC-KY) Business Administration Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in business operations and support. This is excellent preparation for careers in business administration, business management, and non-profit management. Successful candidates will be able to work directly with our President & CEO. Course Credit Offered; $1300 International Trade Certification included; located in Louisville, KY.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Engineering/Manufacturing Co-Ops: The Ford Summer Internship Program provides students with hands-on, career-specific experience through 10 to 12 weeks of full-time work during summer break. Summer interns generally will have completed their junior year of an undergraduate program, or one academic year of a master’s program and expect to graduate the following year. Ford summer interns are selected from schools across the United States, with an emphasis on geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity.

GE APPLIANCES

Dive in and earn while you learn with an exciting, paid co-op opportunity at GE Appliances! A co-op at GE Appliances is a fun, authentic experience as a professional in the field. You’ll work on an engineering team side by side with seasoned engineers. We provide a broad array of opportunities to connect, learn, and have new adventures. You’ll be facing real world challenges in real world settings, testing your knowledge and learning every day. Check out all GE Appliances internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Electrical and Mechanical; Supply Chain and Manufacturing; Software Engineering; Digital Technology; Sales and Marketing; Human Resources; Industrial Design; Finance and Accounting, and more.

LG&E and KU

LG&E and KU Internships:: If you’re looking for leadership and growth opportunities that expand your knowledge, LG&E and KU co-op/internships provide hands-on, career-related work experience. We offer our co-ops and interns opportunities to enhance their educational and technical knowledge and develop competencies that prepare them for future careers. To start and grow your career at LG&E and KU, search current intern/co-op openings here.

PACCAR

Engineering Internships: As an intern at PACCAR, you’ll get the opportunity to work on real projects and have fun along the way! This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technology within a company dedicated to environmental leadership and giving back. We offer internships in all job categories, locations and product areas. With your drive, determination and creativity, PACCAR will help launch your career as you gain practical work experience. Check out the available internships and entry-level programs here.

TARGET

Software Engineering Internship: Join #TeamTarget during for one of our full-time internships, most spanning 8-10 weeks from June to August. Applications open the preceding fall for each summer internship and stay open until programs are at capacity. Whether you’re just embarking on your career path or starting a whole new chapter, our belief stays the same: work somewhere where you can care, grow and win together as a team. Check out the internships and entry-level programs at Target, including (subject to availability): Software Engineering, Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, Marketing, and more!

AT&T

AT&T has a variety of Internships and Full-time programs available to take you where you want to go. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Accounting, Communications, Corporate Development, Cybersecurity, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Technology.

GE APPLIANCES

Dive in and earn while you learn with an exciting, paid co-op opportunity at GE Appliances! A co-op at GE Appliances is a fun, authentic experience as a professional in the field. You’ll work on an engineering team side by side with seasoned engineers. We provide a broad array of opportunities to connect, learn, and have new adventures. You’ll be facing real world challenges in real world settings, testing your knowledge and learning every day. Check out all GE Appliances internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Electrical and Mechanical; Supply Chain and Manufacturing; Software Engineering; Digital Technology; Sales and Marketing; Human Resources; Industrial Design; Finance and Accounting, and more.

HUMANA

Finance & Accounting Internships: The Finance & Accounting Intern Program currently includes 34 rotations in various corporate finance and accounting departments. Twice a year, interns rotate to a new department. Only open to Louisville students. Humana’s internship programs are designed as the first step in potentially joining our team in a full-time role. Interns do meaningful work that positively impacts their business and their future. They provide competitive pay, fully furnished housing for non-local students, and social activities in the summer.

JP MORGAN

JP Morgan offers a wide range of programs across their entire business. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Corporate Analyst, Market Development, Finance, Corporate Banking, AI & Data Science, Risk Management, and more!

KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU

Finance & Accounting Internships: Kentucky Farm Bureau offers paid internship programs with flexible scheduling. Opportunities span all levels and majors, including disciplines focused on accounting and finance, communications, human resources, and IT — just to name a few. KFB invests in their interns by having a bi-weekly roundtable with leadership members at KFB, along with an intern breakfast to kick off the summer. On top of that, interns direct their own small-group, cross-functional projects to add value to the business of KFB. See current internship opportunities here.

TARGET

Finance Analyst Internship: Join #TeamTarget during for one of our full-time internships, most spanning 8-10 weeks from June to August. Applications open the preceding fall for each summer internship and stay open until programs are at capacity. Whether you’re just embarking on your career path or starting a whole new chapter, our belief stays the same: work somewhere where you can care, grow and win together as a team. Check out the internships and entry-level programs at Target, including (subject to availability): Software Engineering, Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, Marketing, and more!

UPS

Finance & Accounting Internship: At UPS, our finance and accounting opportunities provide you with the kinds of real-world challenges that will develop your skills and expand your professional experience. After all, we support teams around the world and touch all parts of UPS’s business. And on our team, you’ll be able to explore the areas that interest you, including tax, audit, planning, reporting & analytics, treasury, mergers & acquisitions and more. Both internships and co-ops are offered in summer, fall and spring, are paid and could lead to a full-time offer. Check out all UPS internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Sales, Global Business, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and more.

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

The Department of Homeland Security offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission. Along with playing a vital role in securing our country and preserving our freedoms, these programs are an exciting professional growth opportunity to challenge the mind and cultivate skills and talents. Some programs include

Health & Science Internships: The Department of Homeland Security offers a number of programs to support students pursuing degrees in health and science-focused courses of study. These programs are designed to provide students with comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training in areas that support the mission and goals of the Department.

The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Internship Program is designed for current undergraduate and graduate students seeking to launch an exciting career in homeland security and intelligence. I&A offers elite internships in the functional areas of Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Operations, Management/Support, Information Technology, and Policy. The I&A Internship Program is structured to provide the experience and skill needed to produce capable, well-rounded, and corporate DHS intelligence professionals.

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Internship Program provides students the opportunity to support OPA’s mission of managing external and internal communications for the department.

The Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Intern Program is for current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a program of study in a cybersecurity-related field.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)

FBI Internships: As the nation’s top law enforcement organization, we offer valuable work experience for students at various education levels. With a variety of programs, internships, and entry-level career options, we seek post-secondary students and recent graduates who will bring their knowledge and skills to our diverse workforce.

LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT’S OFFICE FOR WOMEN (OFW)

The Louisville Metro Government’s Office for Women (OFW) offers student internship positions during the fall, spring and summer semesters to undergraduate and graduate students. The Office for Women is is an Advocacy & Empowerment office in the Louisville Metro Department of Community Services. The Office for Women engages in education, awareness, research, policy work, advocacy, and referral.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

U.S. Department of Justice Internships: Federal agencies and departments offer unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities provide work experience related to your academic program. The program allows you to explore career options as well as develop your personal and professional skills. As a student volunteer, you will be exposed to the Federal work environment and will learn about the missions and responsibilities of various Federal agencies and departments.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Civil/Foreign Services Internships: Through an internship with the U.S. Department of State, you’ll gain valuable work experience that you can apply to virtually every endeavor, whether you work in government or the private sector. All of their internships are compensated and provide opportunities to gain experience and insight into the business of diplomacy and the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment.

WORLD TRADE CENTER OF KENTUCKY

Trade Research Internship Program: The World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTC-KY) Trade Research Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in researching international markets and trade compliance issues. This internship is excellent preparation for careers in diplomacy, import/export, international sales & marketing, trade promotion, and a host of related fields. Course Credit Offered; $1300 International Trade Certification included; located in Louisville, KY.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Red Cross offers both paid and unpaid internship experiences. If you’re a mission-focused, actively enrolled undergrad or graduate student seeking meaningful work experience, we invite you to apply for internship opportunities. Internships allow you to explore and enrich your future career prospects. American Red Cross interns are involved in projects critical to the day-to-day work of our organization, gaining an insider’s perspective on our humanitarian mission.

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)

Center for Disease Control (CDC): The CDC offers a variety of hands-on, short-term internship programs for undergraduate students still in school, and all offer a unique experience in one of many public health fields. These opportunities were created to prepare a diverse body of students to consider public health as a career to ensure a future where the American public benefits from a more diverse and better-trained public health workforce. During their internships/fellowships, students work in a variety of public health settings including community organizations, health departments, university-based programs, and federal agencies.

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Health & Science Internships: The Department of Homeland Security offers a number of programs to support students pursuing degrees in health and science-focused courses of study. These programs are designed to provide students with comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training in areas that support the mission and goals of the Department. The DHS also offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission. Along with playing a vital role in securing our country and preserving our freedoms, these programs are an exciting professional growth opportunity to challenge the mind and cultivate skills and talents.

JEFFERSON COUNTY INTERNSHIP CONSORTIUM IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Mental Health/Psychology Internships: Jefferson County Internship Consortium (JCIC) is a full-time psychology doctoral internship that offers doctoral interns a unique blend of experiences and trainings to support preparing future psychologists for public health sector. Our consortium consists of several agencies including Seven Counties Services (Community Mental Health Center), Bellewood & Brooklawn (Adolescent Residential Facility), Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, and Central State Hospital (Adult State Hospital). The JCIC internship is a generalist program designed to prepare interns for licensed professional practice, with the particular focus on public-sector mental health services and collaborative consultation with other health service providers and community agencies.

LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

VA Louisville health care provides training programs for students at the college, university, and postgraduate levels. The facility, known as The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), provides specialized hospital-based care as well as outpatient care to more than 150,000 Veterans residing in central and western Kentucky and in southern Indiana. In addition to our medical center at the main campus, we offer a number of services to our patients in eight outpatient healthcare centers located in the Kentuckiana area. Internship programs include:

Pharmacy Residency Program: The VA offers the largest pharmacy residency program in the country, and the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is offered at The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Louisville, KY. This program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and also offers the opportunity for residents interact with other residents across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by participating in the Kentucky Pharmacy Residency Network (KPRN).

Psychology Training Internship Program: This full-time predoctoral internship focuses on breadth of clinical skills, while highlighting comprehensive mental health care. In addition to participation in outpatient general mental health, interns choose among major and minor rotations from many specialized programs.

NORTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Norton Children’s Child Life Therapy Internship: This specialized program is for those interested in a career in child life therapy, which is a career for specially trained professionals who help children and their families understand and manage challenging life events and stressful health care experiences. Child life therapists at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital offer a maximum 640-hour child life internship experience. Internships begin in January and August, and accept up to two candidates at a time. All interns complete two rotations at Norton Children’s Hospital, and the remaining rotation at either Norton Children’s Medical Center or Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital.

NORTON HEALTHCARE

Norton Healthcare has programs available for high school and college students to become involved with health care and explore career options. You can make a positive impact on the health of people in our community while opening possibilities for yourself! Norton is committed to developing and maintaining student education programs in Greater Louisville focused on developing a strong health care workforce. Click here to see all opportunities for students, including job shadowing, volunteering, apprenticeships, and more!

TEAM KENTUCKY: DEPT. FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

The Dept. for Public Health Student Internship Program (SIP) has a mission is to enhance the future of the public health workforce through education, training, and hands-on experiences. These programs are typically targeted toward students in the early stages of their academic journey and aim to expose them to a wide array of career paths within the public health field. Internships are available for both graduate and undergraduate students, and there are opportunities across the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s seven Divisions, Office of Health Equity and Commissioner’s Office.

LOUISVILLE TOURISM

Louisville Tourism accepts applications for interns year-around, and opportunities are ongoing. Louisville Tourism is charged with the task of marketing Louisville as a premier destination for conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, large events, and leisure travel. Louisville Tourism offers enthusiastic, creative and highly-motivated college students the opportunity to be part of an exciting internship program designed to train the next generation of destination management professionals with the skills necessary to become an exceptional leader in Louisville’s tourism industry.

AT&T

AT&T has a variety of Internships and Full-time programs available to take you where you want to go. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Accounting, Communications, Corporate Development, Cybersecurity, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Technology.

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

The Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Intern Program is for current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a program of study in a cybersecurity-related field. Selected students learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission, complete hands-on cybersecurity work, and build technical experience in key areas such as digital forensics, network diagnostics, and incident response. Additionally, students participate in mentoring and professional development activities with DHS managers and senior leaders from across components. The DHS also offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission.

GE APPLIANCES

Dive in and earn while you learn with an exciting, paid co-op opportunity at GE Appliances! A co-op at GE Appliances is a fun, authentic experience as a professional in the field. You’ll work on an engineering team side by side with seasoned engineers. We provide a broad array of opportunities to connect, learn, and have new adventures. You’ll be facing real world challenges in real world settings, testing your knowledge and learning every day. Check out all GE Appliances internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Electrical and Mechanical; Supply Chain and Manufacturing; Software Engineering; Digital Technology; Sales and Marketing; Human Resources; Industrial Design; Finance and Accounting, and more.

HUMANA

IT Internships: The IT Internship Program is a 12-week program that provides students with firsthand knowledge and experience in information technology operations in the fast-paced, ever-growing healthcare industry. Humana’s internship programs are designed as the first step in potentially joining our team in a full-time role. Interns do meaningful work that positively impacts their business and their future. They provide competitive pay, fully furnished housing for non-local students, and social activities in the summer.

JP MORGAN

JP Morgan offers a wide range of programs across their entire business. Internships are available in categories including (subject to availability): Corporate Analyst, Market Development, Finance, Corporate Banking, AI & Data Science, Risk Management, and more!

KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU

IT Internships: Kentucky Farm Bureau offers paid internship programs with flexible scheduling. Opportunities span all levels and majors, including disciplines focused on accounting and finance, communications, human resources, and IT — just to name a few. KFB invests in their interns by having a bi-weekly roundtable with leadership members at KFB, along with an intern breakfast to kick off the summer. On top of that, interns direct their own small-group, cross-functional projects to add value to the business of KFB. See current internship opportunities here.

TARGET

Join #TeamTarget during for one of our full-time internships, most spanning 8-10 weeks from June to August. Applications open the preceding fall for each summer internship and stay open until programs are at capacity. Whether you’re just embarking on your career path or starting a whole new chapter, our belief stays the same: work somewhere where you can care, grow and win together as a team. Check out the internships and entry-level programs at Target, including (subject to availability): Software Engineering, Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, Marketing, and more!

UPS

IT Internship: The UPS Information Technology (I.T.) Internship program is a 10-12 week program that begins every summer in June. Interns have the opportunity to work for a team in one of the I.T. functions working with various aspects of the business from the airline, customer-facing technologies, hub operations, internal technologies, and so much more! Throughout the summer there are many events planned for interns to interact within I.T. and across functions as well. One notable event is the Hackathon which is a marathon-style event where interns, co-ops, and UPSers can work on projects that solve real-world business problems. Check out all UPS internship opportunities here, including (subject to availability): Sales, Global Business, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and more.

WORLD TRADE CENTER OF KENTUCKY

Web/IT Services Internship Program: The World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTC-KY) Web/IT Services Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about how to organize and manage information technology inside the workplace. Course Credit Offered; $1300 International Trade Certification included; located in Louisville, KY.

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Internship Program provides students the opportunity to support OPA’s mission of managing external and internal communications for the department. OPA responds to national media inquiries, maintains and updates the department’s website (DHS.gov), writes speeches for principals and coordinates speaking events for department officials. Our incident communications program guides overall federal incident communication activity and coordinates with state, local, and international partners to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information to the public during a crisis. The DHS also offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission.

do502

do502 has ongoing internship and contributor positions for those interested in media and communications! Do502’s interns will be responsible for, or involved in, many aspects of the website and operational process. Interns enjoy perks like free concert and festival tickets, drinks, food, learning experiences, building new skills, and meeting new people.

KENTUCKY EDUCATION TELEVISION (KET)

Kentucky Education Television (KET) offers internships focusing on various aspects of media broadcasting, marketing, television programming and production, and more.See current openings here.

KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU

Communications Internships: Kentucky Farm Bureau offers paid internship programs with flexible scheduling. Opportunities span all levels and majors, including disciplines focused on accounting and finance, communications, human resources, and IT — just to name a few. KFB invests in their interns by having a bi-weekly roundtable with leadership members at KFB, along with an intern breakfast to kick off the summer. On top of that, interns direct their own small-group, cross-functional projects to add value to the business of KFB. See current internship opportunities here.

LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA

Louisville Public Media offers internships to college students throughout the year focusing on various aspects of journalism, media and public relations. Internships at Louisville Public Media are paid. Credit is available to students in an established internship program through his/her school.

LOUISVILLE VISUAL ART

The Louisville Visual Art Internship Program welcomes college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who wish to supplement their education and professional experience by working in a not-for-profit art organization. LVA internships offer experiential education in a challenging, hands-on environment in exchange for a substantive contribution from gifted and interested individuals. Internships are offered in the following areas: Education & Community Arts; Graphic Design; Communication; LVA Media and the LVA Mural Art Program.

TARGET

Join #TeamTarget during for one of our full-time internships, most spanning 8-10 weeks from June to August. Applications open the preceding fall for each summer internship and stay open until programs are at capacity. Whether you’re just embarking on your career path or starting a whole new chapter, our belief stays the same: work somewhere where you can care, grow and win together as a team. Check out the internships and entry-level programs at Target, including (subject to availability): Software Engineering, Operations, Management, Financial Analyst, Marketing, and more!

WDRB NEWS

WDRB News/Digital Broadcast Internship: WDRB News has openings for interns who are passionate about pursuing a career in digital or broadcast news. Applicants must be current college students who can complete internships for school credit. Interns are heavily involved in all aspects of our newsroom operations, from learning to write stories for newscasts and WDRB.com to running teleprompter and shooting and editing stories.

WORLD TRADE CENTER OF KENTUCKY

Event Planning/Marketing Internship: The World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTC-KY) Event Planning/Marketing Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the details of event planning from educational programs to Galas. This is excellent preparation for careers in business event planning and management. Course Credit Offered; $1300 International Trade Certification included; located in Louisville, KY.

Graphic Design Internship: The World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTC-KY) Graphic Design Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about how to organize and manage designs and how to execute a marketing strategy for a small non-profit organization. Course Credit Offered; $1300 International Trade Certification included; located in Louisville, KY.

LXC SPORTS

LXC Sport & Social Club: LXC brings together adults through various sport and fitness leagues, social events, and weekend trips. With 15 sport and fitness activities offered to our 10,000 plus members, LXC combines social and active living to produce the best events in town. Interns are expected to provide support for each department of the company such as sales, sports management, event coordination and marketing. Interns are required to assist in day-to-day sport and fitness league tasks and coordinating logistics for specific leagues.

SPORTS ADMINISTRATION (UofL)

The University of Louisville offers internships in sports administration in all capacities! From the NBA to the NCAA, our network is strong. More than 400 employers of UofL SPAD graduates across the world, and dozens of local Louisville industry professionals, find current students and help them catapult their careers with impactful internship experience. Both paid and unpaid internships are available, and approximately 50 students work in an internship for academic credit each semester. In addition, dozens more students are volunteering in a variety of sport industry positions in and around Louisville. The internship for academic credit is a culminating experience for our students and our industry partners know and expect our students to make valuable contributions to the field while gaining critical industry experience.

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Professional Development Program for College Students

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Finding You in Lou is a program created in collaboration with Greater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce, Live in Lou, and the business community to help better prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. Students that participate in this four-session program will have an advantage during their job search and will bring distinctive and marketable skills to the jobs they land, greatly increasing their success rate and on-the-job performance. Our goal is to provide participants with information and access to community leaders and stakeholders along with networking opportunities to grow their professional connections in the Greater Louisville region.

Applications for the 2024 class of Finding You, in Lou have closed. 

2024 PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Each week, participants will hear from community leaders and will have a hands-on opportunity to grow personally and professionally. These events create connections so you can meet the people who will help you grow and stay connected in Louisville.

COHORT 1:

(all events take place from 3-5pm; locations TBA)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024

COHORT 2:

(all events take place from 3-5pm; locations TBA)

Thursday, July, 11, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024

WEEK 1: BUILDING YOUR NETWORK & MAKING CONNECTIONS

We will kick off the program with the most fun (and potentially helpful) aspect of building your career: networking and making connections! Our guest speakers will talk about how to build your network through networking events, how to use LinkedIn to advance your career, and more. You’ll also get to hear about some groups for young professional and how to meet the people who can help you get to your desired career.

 

WEEK 2: CAREER PATHWAYS + HEADSHOTS

Sometimes we know what we want to do and something we fall into something we never knew we wanted. This session will feature a panel of professionals who have embraced the journey, taking elements to help them in their careers no matter what the experience.

This session will also include free professional headshots, so dress to impress!

 

 

WEEK 3: THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND + RESUME REVIEW

Your resume is an important part of what employers look at when considering you for a job, but it’s not the only part. Most hiring managers turn to social media as part of the hiring process. This practice has been increasingly common as social media platforms have become integral parts of people’s lives, and as employers seek additional information about candidates beyond what is provided in resumes and interviews. To ensure that you are putting your best foot forward, you need to be thoughtful about building your personal brand – both on and offline. Building a personal brand involves shaping and promoting your unique identity, expertise, and values to create a positive impression and reputation.

This session will also include resume review, so be sure to bring your most updated resume.

 

 

WEEK 4: GETTING ENGAGED IN YOUR COMMUNITY + EXCLUSIVE MPLOYER MEET & GREET

Community engagement is the active participation of individuals in their communities and in the broader society and plays a vital role in shaping communities. Whether through voting, volunteering, advocacy, community organizing, or some other work, it’s important to give back. One of the benefits to living in our region is that opportunities to volunteer and positively impact your community are abound.

This session will also include an employer meet and greet. Network and learn what opportunities exist with our local employers.

Whatever you want to do, you can do it here.