Alumni Success Articles

Our alumni have achieved remarkable career milestones. Read about their inspiring journeys, professional growth, and the lasting impact of their Genesys Works experience.

Facing the Future with Confidence

Francisco was seven years old when his family left Mexico and set out for the U.S. Growing up in Oakland, the eldest of two, he...

Persistence Pays Off

Many families who leave Central America are trying to get their children a better education and a brighter future. Lack of educational opportunities was a...

Think IT Scholarship Spotlight: Yingyi Zhou

York Solutions, in partnership with Genesys Works Twin Cities, the Think IT Association, and Wallin Education Partners, is excited to announce the 2019 Think IT...

Think IT Scholarship Spotlight: Omar Ceesay

York Solutions, in partnership with Genesys Works Twin Cities, the Think IT Association, and Wallin Education Partners, is excited to announce the 2019 Think IT...

Our Future Workforce: Aline Irafasha

“I never thought any of this could be possible, but joining Genesys Works has changed my life forever. I am so grateful to know that...

Think IT Scholarship Spotlight: Latifa Said

York Solutions, in partnership with Genesys Works Twin Cities, the Think IT Association, and Wallin Education Partners, is excited to announce the 2019 Think IT...

May 2019 Feature: Making Internships Meaningful

Read more about our latest intern and supervisor features in the Making Internships Meaningful series. A meaningful internship can only happen when supervisors are devoted...

More than just a dream

Growing up I would dream about attending a four-year university, studying business, and working at a job that I am truly passionate about. However, I...

Internship Spotlight – Ali Hammad, Kratos

My coworkers had been talking about various hacking conventions since the beginning of my internship, but there was one in particular that they told me...

Dream big, always

At some point during her internship year at Genesys Works, Julie set a goal for herself to one day work for Genesys Works. She has...

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