“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
One City: Future Ready
One City: Future Ready
One City: Future Ready
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 2024 to August 2024. 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 (Animal Services, Forestry & Beautification, Street Maintenance Division, Solid Waste & Recycling, Traffic Engineering)
Parks and Recreation
Parks Division
Information Technology
Water Management
Fleet Services
ApplyToday
From March 4, 2024-March 29, 2024 students in participating districts can apply for the internship opportunity using the below link.
One City: Future Ready Intern Application
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.
Nakyla Jackson, Fleet Services Administration Intern, Spring 2023 Cohort, AC Flora High School, Richland School District One
Alumni Story
Jose Olvera (left) and Bobby Johnson (right) welcome Tyler Clark (center) to Fleet Services. Tyler is a rising junior at Heyward Career and Technology Center’s Diesel Technology Program. He was highly recommended by Mr. Martin Butler his Diesel Technology Instructor at Heyward. We have been very pleased with Tyler’s efforts and performance during his short time here. We would also like to thank Dr. Charnice Starks-Ray (Richland One) and the City of Columbia for developing the One City: Future Ready partnership that afford Richland One students an opportunity to earn while they learn in desired career pathways. This collaboration made way for Tyler to join our team.
For more information about the One City: Future Ready partnership, contact Sharon Nelson, HR Manager for the City of Columbia at [email protected].