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The FIVCO Area Development District (ADD) is a regional planning and development organization serving Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence counties in northeastern Kentucky. Our mission is to foster community and economic growth, support local governments, and provide vital services to individuals and families across the region.

FIVCO offers internship opportunities for college students interested in gaining hands-on experience in public service, planning, social services, and administration. Internships provide exposure to regional projects, grant administration, and community engagement while working alongside professional staff.

Internship Opportunities :

Community & Economic Development Internship :

• Focus on community planning, economic development, and grant research.
• Support projects, outreach, and regional development initiatives.
• Ideal for students in Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or Economics.

Social Services Internship :

Waiver Services Internship :

Administrative & Financial Internship :

General Details :

How to Apply :

Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter indicating their preferred internship track to :

Lance Hanshaw, Executive Director

lance@fivco.org

For more information, visit our webpage- www.fivco.org or call our office at 606-929-1366.

About FIVCO Area Development District :

This organization shall be known as the FIVCO Area Development District, a local agency created under the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS Chapter, 147A), with its purpose being to promote, develop and protect the economy, health, education, and general welfare and to implement projects in accordance with KRS 147A for the people of Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and Lawrence Counties in Northeastern Kentucky, and to further act in conjunction with adjoining Area Development Districts to implement programs of benefit to the Northeastern Kentucky area.

The FIVCO Area Development District was founded in 1968 and proudly serves its five-county region in many different capacities. The Board of Directors consists of 25 members from the five-county region. The purpose of the ADD is to assist in these areas :