Lexington leaning into tech job growth, will help fund dozens of internships
Lexington officials want to grow the city’s technology industry, and is spending money on future workers to do it.
The city announced a new tech internship program on Tuesday morning that will place full-time college students within two years of graduation in positions at local companies.
“When I owned an IT company, internships were essential,” 10th District Council member Dave Sevigny said. “They helped us cultivate talent, strengthen our culture, and identify future leaders. Some of those interns are now leading the company twenty years later.”
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council allocated $90,000 to help partially reimburse wages for companies that host interns through the program. Officials estimate the funding will support 30 to 40 positions.
Interns can do true technology work, like software design, or can be in roles where they use technology to optimize work for employers who do not directly work in the tech sector. Companies can have up to two interns, and each position must include 120 hours worth of working time.
Companies interested in hosting interns through the program can apply with the city starting on July 6.
