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 AppCorps staff of your interest in Appalachia, location, skills and/or experience. This will add you to our email list so you will recieve 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 Fridays at 3pm in person at the Appalachian Center at 624 Maxwelton Ct. or virtually via Zoom:

• February 9- https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc-iuqzwqE9OkNjF95fYM10BG_53JUi8g 

• March 1-https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduihqT8vH9w29sQqCMJWszOtfdPm7I0w 

• March 22-https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vce-trjgvGNP0EupxbrFtQaM67axv7jdB 

• March 29-https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOCgqzIsGNPfMurC9UIQnyFj1rZVZsdO 

• April 5-https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-ioqDIjHtwiELUpkkpIMISr057l7pWy

(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 26th.
• Have your internship site supervisor complete a Partner Site Memorandum of Understanding by Friday, April 26th. 

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

During Internship (May 6- August 23, 16 weeks possible)

There are a few assignments that 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 6- Introduction & Internships 101
2. May 20- Intro to Appalachia 
3. June 17- Mid-Summer Reflection
4. July 8- Resume Workshop
5. August 5- Appalachia & Identity
6. September 6- (Friday) Open House and Cohort Recognition 

Mid-season check in meeting with Dr. Engle (week of June 17th)

AppalachiaCorps Mid-Summer Reflection 2023 (to be completed by the student intern by Friday, June 28th at 5:00 pm)

Revised Resumes submitted to Dr. Engle Due Monday, July 19th  

AppalachiaCorps Final Reflection 2023 (to be completed by the student intern due by Friday, August 18th)

 

After Completing Internship

August 23- Final Reflections Due and Partner-site Evaluations Due 

September 6- (Friday) Open House and Cohort Recognition  

 

All Required AppalachiaCorps Documents

Inquiry Form

Position Agreement

Partner Site Memorandum of Understanding

Learning Contract (due Friday April 26)

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

AppalachiaCorps Mid-Summer Reflection 2023 (to be completed by the student intern by Friday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm)

AppalachiaCorps Final Reflection 2023 (to be completed by the student intern due by Friday, August 18th)

AppalachiaCorps Community Partner Intern Eval Survey- (to be completed by the intern's supervisor by Friday August 18th)