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Apply to the exclusive Team Kentucky Internship Program and kickstart your career in public service! Reap the benefits that Team Kentucky has to offer, including networking opportunities with mentors and state officials, compensation for scheduled work hours on state holidays, a professional headshot, a letter of recommendation, the opportunity to receive interview preference​ and a comprehensive understanding of state government.

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Learn More and Submit Your Application

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Where Would You Like to Serve?

To help you determine where you would like to serve, you’ll need to learn about the different cabinets in the executive branch. Click here to get an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the cabinets that make up the executive branch.

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • ​Team Kentucky internship positions are specific to the Team Kentucky Internship Program, which are coordinated by the Personnel Cabinet. The Team Kentucky Internship Program offers meaningful internship positions and exclusive professional learning opportunities to interns. Interested students can only apply to Team Kentucky positions during the application window. Team Kentucky interns who successfully complete the required 300 working hours throughout the duration of the program will be eligible to receive interview preference for future employment within the executive branch. 

  • General co-op/internship positions are available on a year-round basis and do not receive the same programming as Team Kentucky interns. The Personnel Cabinet does not coordinate activities for general co-op/internship positions; instead, each Cabinet that seeks interns is responsible for coordinating the interns’ job responsibilities and any additional programming.



  • Experience: Gain work experience in your field of study while receiving pay.

  • Guidance: You will be partnered with a supervisor who will offer support throughout your internship and provide feedback on your performance.

  • Networking: You will have several opportunities to network with state government officials as well as other Team Kentucky interns. This is a great way to make connections and expand your network.

  • Professional and Personal Development: There will be opportunities for professional learning to help you grow and prepare for a career after college.​


Undergraduate Student - $15.965/hour.

Graduate Student - $18.540/hour.

TKIP participants will receive additional compensation ($1/hour) for each year that they return to TKIP.



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