Eligible students must apply to Step Up! The application takes about ten minutes and must be completed in one sitting, you cannot save the app and return to it later. To complete the application, here are some things students should have on-hand:

• Their Social Security Number (SSN)

• Personal info, such as your address, date of birth, graduation year etc.

• Parent / guardian's income info

• A resumé

Right Track offers summer employment opportunities for Saint Paul youth ages 14 to 24. Similarly to its Minneapolis counterpart, Step Up, Right Track offers students the opportunity to:

• explore careers;

• gain valuable job and life skills;

• and earn money.

In the summer of 2020, Right Track provided over 750 young people from Saint Paul with a summer internship or online professional development opportunity. Right Track has two primary summer employment programs, YJ1 and YJ2.

Once you've determined your eligibility, you're ready to apply! Right Track is structured a bit similarly to Step Up, it has two tiers of participation, YJ1 and YJ2. The application only takes a few minutes and must be completed in one sitting, you cannot save the app and return to it later. To complete the application, here are some things students should have on-hand.

• Their Social Security Number (SSN)

• Personal info, such as your address, date of birth, graduation year etc.

• Parent / guardian's income info

• A resumé(not needed in order to complete the application, but will be required upon entry to the program. Need help with a resumé? We got you covered! Click here to be brought to this page's resumé resource section)

UNLIKE Step Up, each tier has separate applications. Check out the section below for details on each tier's eligibility, the timelines of each tier, what to expect after applying, and links to each tiers' application.

Most Right Track summer jobs and internships will begin in June, and will last 6 to 9 weeks depending on the position

Once you've submitted your app, you will receive more information about next steps for your application after March 1. Right Track YJ1 and YJ2 have different training and placement procedures. To be placed in an internship you will need to actively participate in each step along the way

GenesysWorks' mission is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.

They do this by engaging with students across 4 pillars:

Skills Training

GenesysWorks participants receive rigorous business technology training, gaining essential skills in the areas of information technology, business operations and professional development.

Meaningful Internships

Students are matched to a paid, year-long internship at a partner company site. Our “earn and learn” approach offers twenty-hour work-weeks while in school.

College & Career Coaching

Participants also receive more than sixty hours of guidance, counseling and planning relative to their future career path. Examples of supports in this area include college selection and applications, certification training and placement, and financial aid assistance.

Alumni Support

Finally, When students join GenesysWorks, they also gain access to a community of support from other GenesysWorks alumni.

As indicated by the timeline above, students that have applied to GenesysWorks are contacted for interviews in late February and March. Once you've been contacted for an interview, it's in your interest to attend the pre-interview sessions in early March. If, after your interview, it's been decided you're accepted to the program, you'll receive a notice in late April. Congrats!

Skills training takes place over the summer in the month of June. The training is 8 weeks long, and completion of the training is required for students that would like to proceed with their paid internship opportunity.

Finally, internships take place over the course of students' Senior year. Internships are often during the day, and students need to work with their counselor and GenesysWorks advocates to establish a schedule that allows them to balance work and school. Typically, students work approximately 20 hours a week at their assigned internship, similar to the hours maintained with a locally found part-time job.