Business internships allow students a semester or summer-based pre-planned, academically supervised experience for college credit. The internship program is an educational strategy that enables the students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations in a professional workplace environment. Often students are paid for the internship experience and some actually receive part-time employment while attending the University of Pikeville or full-time positions upon graduating. Students completing internships may receive 1-6 credit hours for the experience.

The requirements for the internship student are:

• The internship must be pre-planned with the student’s academic advisor
• The internship must be related to the student’s major
• The student must be of junior or senior standing
• The student must have a 3.0 GPA within their major or obtain special permission from their academic advisor
• The student must demonstrate good citizenship and high dependability levels
• The student must complete all necessary forms and contracts as required by the University of Pikeville and the internship company

Students who participate in the internship program may choose from a variety of local businesses. Several current and past internship companies are:

• Appalachian News-Express
• BB&T Bank
• Citizen’s National Bank
• Community Trust Bank
• East Kentucky Broadcasting
• East Kentucky Expo Center
• Hampton Inn
• Kellogg’s
• Pikeville Medical Center
• Pepsi Bottling Group
• SouthEast Telephone
• Many local CPA firms and retail companies

Students should meet with their academic advisor for more information about the internship program.