Internship connection program - resources for students
The Kansas Bankers Association Intern Connection Program aims to work with member banks to find the next generation of dynamic and engaged leaders.
Through strategic partnerships with colleges across Kansas, college students will receive a wide range of learning opportunities and work-related banking experiences during an internship at a Kansas bank. The result should be directed at the intern cultivating a positive impression of the banking industry and a strong desire to pursue a career in banking after graduation.
Learning Opportunities
Through a 10 to 12-week paid internship at a community bank, interns will be exposed to various banking activities and functions. Potential focuses could include:
Agricultural Lending, Bank Administration, Commercial Banking, Human Resources, Information Technology Systems, Operations, Personal Banking, Public Relations and Marketing.
If agreed upon between the bank and the intern, an intern can specialize in a specific banking area for their internship experience. In addition, interns may be asked to complete special projects, represent the bank at community events, attend Board of Director meetings, and participate in staff training events.
Networking opportunities are available for interns to meet bankers within their area of interest. A complimentary conference registration will be provided for one of the conferences below. An intern’s host bank is encouraged to cover travel and hotel expenses.
- Bank Technology and Operations Conference & Showcase
- Kansas Ag Bankers Conference
- Women in Banking Conference
- Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Conference
- Economic Outlook and Risk Management Conference
- KBA Trust Conference
APPLICATION & Placement Process
Students interested in the program can apply below! Applications will be accepted on a continual basis.
The KBA will connect applicants with community banks near an applicant’s available housing. KBA staff will connect applicants and banks via email, with the expectation that banks will reach out applicants to schedule an interview.
Applicants and the bank will determine details regarding wages, working time per week, and start/end dates. KBA expects interns to work at least 30 hours a week for 10-12 weeks at a competitive market rate.
currently participating kba member banks
Astra Bank
Carson Bank
Centera Bank
Community National Bank & Trust
Equity Bank
Farmers & Drovers Bank
Farmers Bank & Trust
Farmers State Bank*
First National Bank
First National Bank & Trust*
FNB Bank*
Ford County State Bank
GNBank, N.A.
Golden Belt Bank
Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co.
Impact Bank
INTRUST Bank, N.A.
Kaw Valley Bank
Landmark National Bank
Solutions North Bank*
Southwest National Bank
Abilene, Belleville
Mulvane
Sublette
Augusta
Wichita
Council Grove
Atwood
McPherson
Scott City
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Spearville
Girard, Pittsburg
Hays
Beloit
Wellington
Wichita
Topeka
Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend
Stockton
Wichita
*providing housing
For more information, please contact J.W. Wells at intern@ksbankers.com or (785) 232-3444.
