There are multiple steps to completing an AppalachiaCorps internship. The timeline below will guide students through the process.

Prior to Internship

• Fill out an Inquiry Form to notify AppalachiaCorps staff of your interest in Appalachia, location, skills or experience. This step will add you to our email list so you will receive updates about the internship program.
• Attend an information session to learn more about the program and ask questions.

All dates for the info sessions are Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom:

• Jan. 29 - https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/5WwM3FybTBq_hs8NrxzVgg#/registration.

• Feb. 12 - https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xz9NXkZnQBa2ncTY4u2fRw#/registration.

• Feb, 26 - https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/pRmb6wJoTB-fJyTr3qweIg#/registration.

• March 26 - https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/KxaJiFVQQySoYqY45Ct6vA#/registration.

• April 2 - https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/M3XpDGKJT4mXVCpwMGkINQ#/registration.

(If you are unable to attend an information session, contact Dr. Kathryn Engle at kathryn.engle@uky.edu)

• Make contact with an organization and begin working out details with the potential internship site.
• In consultation with your internship site supervisor, fill out a Position Agreement, to be signed by the student, partner site supervisor and AppalachiaCorps staff.
• Complete and submit a Learning Contract by Friday, April 24.
• Have your internship site supervisor complete a Partner Site Memorandum of Understanding by Friday, April 24. 

(Students should not begin work until they are officially cleared through the Appalachian Center and officially accepted into the program.)

During Internship (May 11 - Aug. 28, 16 weeks possible)

A few assignments need to be completed by students during their AppalachiaCorps internships. Students work at internship sites, submit timesheets via email, attend cohort meetings and submit reflections about their experiences.

Tentative Schedule of Cohort Meetings, Mondays at noon via Zoom

1. May 11: Introduction & Internships 101.
2. June 1: Intro to Appalachia.
3. June 22: Mid-Summer Reflection.
4. July 13: Resume Workshop.
5. Aug. 10: Appalachia & Identity.
6. Sept. 4: (Friday) Open House and Cohort Recognition.

Mid-season check in meeting with Engle (week of June 22)

AppalachiaCorps Mid-Summer Reflection 2026 (to be completed by the student intern by Friday, June 26, at 5 p.m.)

Revised Resumes submitted to Dr. Engle Due Monday, July 27

AppalachiaCorps Final Reflection 2026 (to be completed by the student intern due by Friday, Aug. 28)

After Completing Internship

Aug. 28 - Final Reflections Due and Partner-site Evaluations Due 

Sept. 4 (Friday) - Open House and Cohort Recognition  

All Required AppalachiaCorps Documents

Inquiry Form.

Position Agreement.

Partner Site Memorandum of Understanding.

Learning Contract (due Friday, April 24).

Email Timesheet Template (send weekly to Kathryn.Engle@uky.edu and your internship supervisor).

AppalachiaCorps Mid-Summer Reflection 2026 (to be completed by the student intern by Friday, June 26 at 5 p.m.).

AppalachiaCorps Final Reflection 2026 (to be completed by the student intern due by Friday, Aug. 28).

AppalachiaCorps Community Partner Intern Evaluation Survey 2026 (to be completed by the intern's supervisor by Friday, Aug. 28).