Student Internship Program
Student Internship Program
Student Internship Program Cabinet for Health and Family Services Student Internship Program CHFS-Overview The goal of the Student Internship Program (SIP) is to enhance the future of the public health workforce through education, training and hands-on experiences. The SIP has two areas of concentration: Programs and Services Main Content Student Internship Placements The Student Internship Program has established internship opportunities across the Kentucky Department for Public Health's seven Divisions and Commissioner's Office. Opportunities are available for both graduate and undergraduate students. Click the Practicum Placement link below to view application instructions and current position availability. The Fall 2026 Internship Catalog can be accessed by using this link: Internship Catalog-Fall 2026 To receive the next Project Catalog, please visit the Student Internship Program Catalog Interest Form and complete the form to be placed on the email notification list. Expected Project Catalog launch dates for the 2026 semesters include: The Spring 2027 semester (January – May) is scheduled to release on October 13, 2026 Student Application: The Fall 2026 Student Internship Application is open until July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. To apply for internship opportunities, use the Fall 2026 Student Internship Application. * Applicants must be actively enrolled, full -time students at a partnering Kentucky College or University. Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Student Internship Opportunities * Applicants must be KCTCS students to apply for these internship opportunities. The Kentucky Department for Public Health's (KDPH) Student Internship Program (SIP) has partnered with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the Kentucky Health Departments Association and Local Health Departments (LHDs) to offer paid internship opportunities for two-year degree-seeking students. The Fall 2026 KCTCS and LHD Internship Catalog can be accessed by using this link: KCTCS Internship Catalog-Fall 2026 Student Application: The Fall 2026 KCTCS and LHD Internship application is open until September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. To apply for internship opportunities, use the Fall 2026 KCTCS Student Internship Application Experiential Learning Opportunities The Student Internship Program partners with colleges and universities across Kentucky to establish public health experiential learning opportunities for college students. These programs are typically targeted toward students in the early stages of their academic journey and aim to expose them to a wide array of career paths within the public health field. Relative Content Further Student Opportunities Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Internships/ Fellowships Additional Information Center for Foundational Health Kentucky Public Health Exploration Program Public Health University Collaboration Contact Information 291 Related Agencies Fraud Agency News
