About the Program
The Youth CoLab is a six-week paid summer internship exposing high-school students to design concepts, career opportunities, and application of ideas at a local small business. Students will learn about design principles and professions, including architecture, urban planning, graphic design, and landscape architecture, while participating in workshops, field trips, and guest lectures to expose them to different aspects of the design field.
With this knowledge, students will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop, refine, and implement their design ideas at a small business in the University District. The program will also focus on developing soft skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Program Schedule
Week 1 (June 26 - 30)
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Introduction to Design + Project
Week 2 (July 3 - 7)*
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Design Exploration
Week 3 (July 10 - 14)
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Design Refinements + Final Design Selection
Week 4 (July 17 - 21)
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Design Firm Visits + Material Procurement
Week 5 (July 24 - 28)
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Implementation Prep
Week 6 (July 31 - August 4)
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Final On-Site Implementation + Celebration
*Please note there will be no instruction on July 4 in observance of the holiday
Program Information
Application Deadline: June 2, 2023, by 5 PM
Dates: June 26 - August 4, 2023
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM (5 hr./day, 25 hr./week)
Location: The Neighborhood Design Center, 1445 Summit Street, Ste. 300, Columbus, OH 43201
Eligibility: High School students eligible for a minor work permit in the State of Ohio + enrolled in a Columbus City school by program start
Pay Rate: $15 / hour
Before you apply...
There is no fee to apply for this program. However, as this is a paid internship, applicants must comply with legal requirements for employment, including obtaining a Minor Work permit (State of Ohio). Students must be enrolled in a school within Franklin County.
The Neighborhood Design Center will require all program staff complete a background check.
Have a question?
Call | 614-221-5001
Email | programs@columbusndc.org
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