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.

January 2019 Feature: Making Internships Meaningful

This month, we are beginning a special new series called Making Internships Meaningful. A meaningful internship can only happen when supervisors are devoted to their...

Give to the Max Week: Alumni Feature Interviews

During Give to the Max Week, we featured two alumna: Class of 2016 intern Tang Her and Class of 2015 intern Denise Reyes....

You’re Hired! Our Interview with PaNa, Recent Target Hire

We recently asked PaNa Vang, a Class of 2012 Genesys Works young professional, a few questions about her experience in high school and her most...

Talent Development Pipeline Feature: Alexis Luna-Martinez

Our young professionals’ journey through Genesys Works is often characterized by grit and determination. While a lot has changed in ten years, our role has...

My path was once full of potholes

Read Humphrey's personal story of success....

Michelle Villagran: My Pathway to Success

Read Michelle's personal story of success....

Student Spotlight: Rayne Nelson, Best Buy and Geek Squad

Rayne Nelson remembers walking into the Genesys Works Twin Cities signature event – Draft Day – in August of 2017 feeling nervous and overwhelmed by...

Where Are They Now: Gozong Lor, Class of 2013

Alumni: Gozong Lor GW Class: 2013 High School: Saint Paul Central Senior High School College: Macalester College In 2012, Gozong Lor began her year-long internship...

Genesys Works Intern Sparks Medtronic Initiative

In August 2017, Class of 2018 Medtronic intern Kachi asked a simple, insightful question. He wanted to know whether or not there was a place...

Interview with a Genesys Works Chicago Intern

When listening to Darrion, it’s clear that you’re talking to a future engineer. His words – carefully chosen and precise – revolve around building things....

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