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Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting applications for summer college interns

Internships from June to August

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2016) — College students pursuing a career in agriculture or government can apply for a position in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) internship program for the summer of 2017, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced.

“The KDA’s internship program provides students a hands-on work experience that will enable them to gain the insight needed to consider a future career in the agriculture industry,” Quarles said. “Our program has attracted bright, talented, energetic young people who have gone on to successful careers. We look forward to reviewing applications for 2017 and welcoming the next class of interns.”

In addition to agriculture, KDA interns may work in education, computer science, marketing, public relations, human resources, pre-law and other fields. Internships will run from June through August.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university, or vocational-technical program. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Kentucky.

Applications must be received at the KDA no later than Jan. 6 at 4:30 p.m. EST. For more information contact Elizabeth Gordon at (502) 782-4125 or by email at [email protected].