Paid opportunities available to rising Juniors and Seniors to gain real-world experience with businesses right here in West Virginia. WV Ready businesses are committed to helping students learn, grow, and explore career paths that interest them. You'll earn a stipend, build workplace skills, and complete a capstone project that showcases what you've learned.

WV READY INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE IN CABELL COUNTY:

Appalachian Power: Explore

Appalachian Power: Lineman

The Education Alliance: Program Support Intern

WV READY INTERSHIPS AVAILABLE IN WAYNE COUNTY:

Appalachian Power: Lineman

The Education Alliance: Program Support Intern

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

American Electric Power – Lineman Intern

Assist line mechanics in all types of work involved in the installation, rearrangement, operation, maintenance, and removal of electrical distribution facilities. Use hand lines to supply other employees with tools and material. Handle tools and material such as wire, cable, line hardware, and devices. Dig and backfill excavations such as those for poles, anchors, and underground conduits. Assist in framing poles. Operate portable tools, generators, fans and pumps. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs and flares. Place and remove material on truck; load, unload, handle, set and remove poles. Learn and perform duties in accordance with the company’s safety rules, regulations, practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.

Eligible Counties: Berkeley, Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Ohio, Putnam, Raleigh, Wayne, Wyoming

Stipend amount: $2,600

Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: Monday – Friday, typically 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for 4 weeks (plus orientation date)

Location: To be determined based on the chosen applicant.

American Electric Power – Explore Intern

Not sure what you want to do yet? This internship gives you exposure to multiple career paths at Appalachian Power — from engineering technology to line work to customer service. It’s a great way to explore your options and see how a major energy company operates behind the scenes.

Eligible Counties: Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Kanawha

Stipend amount: $550

Weekly Hours: 8

Schedule: Typically, once a week for 4 weeks (has an orientation)

Location: Winfield, WV

The Education Alliance: Program Support Intern

The Program Support Intern assists with the coordination and day-to-day operations of education and workforce development initiatives. Responsibilities may include organizing materials, supporting events and meetings, managing data and documentation, communicating with partners, and assisting with special projects. This role provides exposure to nonprofit program management, community partnerships, and education-focused initiatives. Ideal candidates are organized, professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Eligible Counties: All West Virginia Counties

Stipend amount: $1,000

Weekly Hours: 20

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 7.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY AT EDUCATIONALLIANCE.ORG/INTERNSHIPS

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