Thank you to our 2026 KIC Sponsors

Working Together to Advance our Workforce

KIC Employers

Consistent with the Kern Economic Development Foundation’s goals of connecting industry, education and community; this new program is designed to enable local businesses to serve the community by expanding internship opportunities for local students by partnering with KIC. Apply below to be a KIC partner today!
Career-Ready High School Graduates

KIC Interns

Kern Economic Development Foundation partners with Kern High School District's Regional Occupational Center and Career Technical Education Center (ROC/CTEC) to provide local employers with high quality interns ready to start a career.
Check out the program videos!
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2026 KIC Partner Applications

Future Partners
The Kern Economic Development Foundation is partnering with Kern County's most influential businesses and organizations to recruit and prepare interns for paid internship positions. Let us take your talent and match you with the most compatible opportunity available to Kern County graduates. Fill out the form below and we will take care of the rest.
Interested in hiring an intern?
Apply Here ›
Interested in supporting KIC?
Become a Sponsor ›Contact KIC›
Kern Intern Connections (KIC) is a regional talent retention and workforce quality initiative. KIC is a partnership between the Kern Economic Development Foundation and the Kern High School District.
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