Project GENESIS Summer Internship’s

The beginning of Passion, Innovation, & Future Workforce!

The Project GENESIS Internship program serves as an inaugural engagement opportunity for young individuals 14 to 18 years old. The program spans four weeks throughout the month of July allowing participants the chance to earn up to $1,632, through weekly stipends! Sponsored by the City of Columbus Recreation & Parks through Mayor Andrew J. Ginther’s efforts to support youth during the Summer, this initiative aims to provide invaluable experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

During the four-week duration, youth will benefit from personalized 1-on-1 guidance and group coaching, while gaining hands-on experience. This career exploration includes ride alongs, job shadowing on authentic worksites, field trips and networking with industry professionals! Our program culminates with a dedicated community service day, “Street Sweep!” reinforcing the values of our responsibility to the community and boost social engagement.

*** PLEASE JOINING THE WAITING LIST ***

AFTER OPENING REGISTRATION APRIL 1ST, IN JUST 3 SHORT DAYS ALL 60 SPOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED. PLEASE FILL OUT SHORT FORM TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST AND BE CONTACTED ASAP WHEN SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

— WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Hands on projects and actives related to the skilled trade industry

  • Mentorship from industry professionals

  • Networking opportunities with peers and young professionals

  • “Field trips”, site visits, conferences and meetings within area of interest

  • Learning and Listening

  • Getting to Work!

— IMPORTANT DATES

  • Registration opens April 1st and will closing May 5th. After 60 applications are received students will go on a waiting list and be contact ASAP when openings available due to non compliance and or withdrawals.

  • Parent & Student Orientations will be held in May 21st OR June 11th in the evening.

  • Full #WorkReady Day and Internship assignment: June 24th - Students are required to attend and will not go on site if missed.

  • Internships begin Monday July 7th to August 1st 2025, as we aim to get give students the full experience and be mindful of our worksite partners, attendance is very important. Please aim to schedule Vacations, family trips and events outside of work scheduled provided. Students will be onsite 10-12 days during the 4-week period, if more 2 days are missed, removal of the program will be strongly considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If you you’ve submitted these documents with the last 2 summers (2023 & 24) you are not required to submit this information again, unless there has been a change in Name, Custody or Banking. Print outs and copy are accepted. Please fill out application return later to solidify your spot this Summer — Please don’t wait!

— PROOF OF IDENTITY

  1. Birth Certificate: This is the most common and widely accepted document for proving birth. It is issued by the state or country where the person was born and contains details such as the person's full name, date of birth, place of birth, and the names of their parents.

  2. Passport: A valid passport can also serve as proof of birth, as it includes the date of birth, along with other identifying information, and is issued by a government authority.

  3. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): For U.S. citizens born outside of the United States, a CRBA is an official document issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate that confirms the birth.

  4. Birth Registration: In some countries, a birth registration document is issued to confirm that a birth was officially recorded by the relevant government authority.

  5. Adoption Decree: If a person was adopted, an adoption decree can be used to confirm their birth, as it typically includes the original birth details of the adopted child.

— SOCIAL SECURITY #

Important document issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration

— MINOR WORK PERMIT (Under 16)

The minimum age for working varies, OH allow minors to begin working at age 14 or 15, with certain restrictions on hours and types of work. Please Use pre-filled Work permit by TOF (CLICK HERE FOR DOC)

1. Student Info: To be filled out and signed by the parent

2. Employer Pledge: (Trades of Faith Inc.)

Please use prefilled copy above, if you’d prefer a psychical copy please call to pick up a copy in office

3. Physicians section: 

Second page, done by Doctor or Clinic, if physical for the year hasn't been completed or on file.

Here are a few resources in addition to seeing your doctor that  accept appointments and walk-ins,

4. Schools sign off: District's designated office

Each District is different, Information for the following Districts have been verified:

Once Parent, Employer, and Physician portion is complete…

  • Columbus City Schools — Central Enrollment Center: 430 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 — (614) 365-4011

  • Westerville City — Bring to Your HS office

  • Canal Winchester Local — Bring to Main HS office

  • Reynoldsburg City — Bring to your office

  • Groveport Madison Schools — in person or email: becky.fasone@gocruisers.org

  • Gahanna Lincoln — Bring to your office

  • Whitehall City Schools — take to Middle (if 8th grader) or High school office.

— DIRECT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION

Parent and friend accounts cannot be used, $CashApp account will not be accepted at this time. If you child doesn’t have account, Bankers will be onsite during orientations to open up accounts. We will need a print out, bank statement or voided check for accuracy, ensuring your payments go to the correct place.