One City: Future Ready
One City: Future Ready
One City: Future Ready
Tyler Clark from Fleet Services has been named the SC Department of Education Work-Based Learning Student of the Year! Tyler came to the City of Columbia under our One City: Future Ready High School Internship program with Richland School District One. Tyler has been recognized for his outstanding academic and work-based achievements. On April 11, 2024 members of the City of Columbia’s Fleet Services, his family, administration and his classmates were on hand to celebrate his tremendous accomplishment.
We want to thank the City Manager and Director of Human Resources for believing in partnerships such as One City: Future Ready that exposes students to the wonderful possibilities that come with “Building Where You Live.”
Congratulations Tyler! Keep making us proud!
“Programs such as these are critical to nurture and support our young people as we develop the next generation of skilled professionals who are necessary to the growth of the City of Columbia.”
-Teresa Wilson, City of Columbia City Manager
Work Based
Learning
The One City: Future Ready internship was established to serve as a bridge between the City of Columbia and Richland School District One to provide career opportunities, exposure and development for students who’ve expressed interest in being career ready during and after high school. Due to the success of the 2021 pilot program which was exclusive to students interested in CDL opportunities, this work-based learning program has since expanded to include multiple departments within the City of Columbia.
Internship Eligibility
Requirements
One City: Future Ready is open for application for students ages 16 and over enrolled in Richland School District One’s work-based learning program.
Students under consideration will have to complete a City of Columbia application, attend the One City: Future Ready Career Fair, interview with the City of Columbia’s partnering departments and successfully pass a background check.
Students receiving job offers through the partnership will obtain a summer internship from June 9, 2025 to July 25, 2025. Students can work up to 120
hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Build Where
You Live
Under the leadership of Dr. Tiniece Javis, Human Resources Director for the City of Columbia, the Talent Acquisition team is committed to developing quality candidates by forming partnerships, establishing relationships and recruiting candidates who are ready to start or grow their careers. The One City: Future Ready internship program will provide students with unforgettable work experiences in their desired career fields while equipping them as they enter the workforce with the advantage of possessing relevant certifications and hands-on experience.
Student & Guardian
Expectations
Qualifications for One City: Future Ready program
- Student must be a high school junior or senior student currently enrolled in CTE programs and in good academic and attendance standing to participate in the One City: Future Ready program
- Student must complete City of Columbia online application and pass a background check.
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must provide permission for student to participate in One City Future Ready program by attending by attending parent orientation and signing consent form.
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students must be aware of the student’s internship schedule to coordinate transportation to and from the work location.
Participating
Departments
The City of Columbia Departments
Public Works
Fleet Services
Human Resources
TN Development Corp.
Parks and Recreation
Information Technology
Metro Wastewater
Water Compliance
Utilities
ApplyToday
From March 3, 2025-April 4, 2025 students in participating districts can apply for the internship opportunity using the below link.
The application window is now closed for the 2025 Summer cohort.
When applying, students will need to select their appropriate district, attending high school and type the department(s) of interest.
After the application closing window, the City of Columbia’s Human Resources Department will review all candidates with the respective districts and notify qualifying students who have been selected to move forward with the hiring process.
For more information about the One City: Future Ready partnership, contact the City of Columbia Human Resources department at HR@columbiasc.gov.