Internships
At the Kentucky Horse Park, students enrolled in the Internship Program are combining their knowledge of the equine industry with practical experience, leadership, and responsibility while building personal and professional relationships through networking.
Students enrolled in the KHP Internship Program are exposed to
over 40 different breeds of horses
6 barns featuring various disciplines
over 800,000
visitors
150 special
events
and countless opportunities to meet professionals in the industry.
The program serves as a way for Kentucky students to obtain practical on-the-job experience and academic credit as part of their education. Co-op/Interns are employees in the unclassified service (without merit status). In order for a student to participate in the Co-op/Intern Program, the Personnel Cabinet requires that the student receive academic credit for their participation. The Kentucky Horse Park does not provide housing or stipends.
Internships are defined as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internship give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields that they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.
– Bridge: Connecting Academia, Business, and Community
When are the Internship Sessions?
Winter December – February
Spring March – May
Summer June – August
Fall September – November
Internship Program Contact
Daniela Rakes
Volunteer Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 859-230-5026
Internship schedules are fairly flexible and will be created individually with each student and supervisor. The KHP Internship Manager and Supervisors are happy to work with students to complete school projects or meet specific requirements.