Minority Internship Program

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Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Minority Internship Program (MIP) is to provide career opportunities, as well as hands-on work experiences strategically including women and minorities which have been historically excluded.  It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Kentucky colleges and universities (Word,PDF). Offered three (3) times a year, each session has a maximum enrollment of 5 interns.

• ​Session 1: Fall - Application Deadline - July 15th
  
• ​​Session 2: Spring  - Application Deadline - November 15th
• Session 3: Summer- Application Deadline - April 15th

Interns will have the opportunity to work in a variety of participating Cabinet offices, ranging from administrative and legal to engineering and technology fields.  MIP includes formal mentoring, networking opportunities, hands-on work experience, and exposure to transportation-related careers for selected students.

Internship Qualifications

All internship recipients shall:

• Be U.S. citizens enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited Kentucky college or university
• Have earned at least 30 undergraduate hours
• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Enroll in a co-op or internship course with their college or university and receive credits through the school per course requirements.​ 

To be considered for the MIP, students must complete the following steps which includes:

• Applicant must create a Profile here: My Purpose Profile 
• Completed TC 18-15 form (Minority Internship Program Application-College Program) and signed by the applicant.
• Resume or CV
• Uno​fficial transcript
• Letter of recommendation from a non-family memeber

Course Credits/Program Compensation 

 Contact Information

Applicants with any questions regarding the program, the application, or deadlines for applying should contact the MIP coordinator, Office for Civil Rights, at 502-564-3601.