Kern Intern Connections

Connecting Kern
County's newest

talent to new opportunities. field exposure. industry experts. relevant experience. fulfilling careers.

Kern Intern Connections (KIC) is a regional talent retention and workforce quality initiative. KIC's goal is to expand internship opportunities in Kern County by offering support to local employers and connecting local students with STEM based internships.

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Century Rubber Co.

Become a corporate partner

Let us help you find a suitable candidate for your paid internship

When you post your internship through our partner program, we take the time to screen and match you with the highest quality matches based on a number of criteria. To take advantage of our hand picked matching intern service please fill out the form linked below.

Employer Interest Form

Vinergy

1 intern hire to date using Kern Intern Connections

Chevron

Proud Sponsor of KIC

PG&E

Proud Sponsor of KIC

Educational Partners

Regional Occupational Center (ROC)
& Career Technical Education Center (CTEC)

ROC and CTEC offer over 40 career education programs for students throughout the region. All programs are aligned to postsecondary education and industry standards.

Starting Careers

Establishing a paid internship program for your business can yield impressive benefits

71.4

1-year retention rate for employees with internal internship experience

vs. 42% for no internship

70.4

of interns receive a job offer on completion of the internship

55.1

of hires coming from an employer's program are still employed by the firm after 5 years

Thank You!

A Big Thank You To Our Industry Partners

Kern Intern Connections 2023

KIC-Starting Careers in Kern County

The Kern Economic Development Foundation is partnering with Kern County's most influential businesses and organizations to connect fifteen graduating ROC and CTEC students to paid internships in the summer of 2023.