This summer, in collaboration with businesses across the KC region, TeamKC elevated intern engagement to new levels. We highlighted KC’s vibrant regional assets, spotlighting both fresh, emerging attractions and well-established gems. 




The TeamKC Intern Program demonstrated what life and work in Kansas City can look like for recent grads entering the workforce. Whether interns came from local KC neighborhoods or beyond, there was something to captivate every rising professional. Here’s a look at what made this season truly unforgettable:

• We delivered KC 101 presentations to 1,000+ interns from 35 companies around the region, including group presentations at CPKC Stadium and Children’s Mercy Park for 200 interns from 20 companies.

• 496 interns signed up for weekly KC Heartland emails, and 100% received emails for the full summer!

• Incredible partners, including KC Current, KC Royals, Sporting KC, Starlight Theatre, Union Station and 3DHQ, provided amazing prizes and ticket giveaways.

• Intern Night at the K was a fan favorite once again, with 400+ attending to network and catch the game.

• The KC Intern Bucket List provided 50+ resources for interns who explored on average 9 minutes per session (this is an eternity!). Interns really enjoyed the neighborhood resources and the KC BBQ Quiz. 

WHY IT ALL MATTERS

We asked the interns for their thoughts on this year’s programming. Nearly 70 responded. Here’s what they had to say:

 

• 75% said the program helped them make a connection to the KC region.

  • “It was a great way to meet interns from other companies in a manner which I wouldn’t have been able to do without this program!”

  • “I made sooo many friends, had so much fun. Best summer ever!!”

• 84% said the program helped them explore the KC region in ways they wouldn’t have otherwise.

  • “As someone who is not from the KC area, I found the KC 101 very interesting and helped me find places that I enjoyed without having to do a deep dive search on Google.”

  • “It is a great introduction to KC. Being a local, it even introduced me to new, more local KC things to try!”

• 3 out of 5 interns said the likelihood of returning to work in KC was a perfect 10.

  • “I had a great summer here in KC! I will definitely be coming back, thanks to you guys for helping us interns have the best summer ever.”

Connecting talent from around the country and seeing KC through their eyes never gets old! Let’s build on this momentum. 

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