Thought Leadership Articles

From exploring the impact of technology on career readiness to discussing the skills that make our students successful in the workplace, our expert insights inspire change within the business community and beyond.

We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty: Preventing Opportunity Youth

Today, there are millions of young people across America between the ages of 16 and 24 years old neither in school nor working. The Aspen...

We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty: Cross-Sector Partnerships to Help Match Supply with Demand

It seems every time I read or listen to the news, I see another story about our country’s low unemployment and strong economy. But I...

Cocktails and Conversation, An Evening with David Williams

Genesys Works’ Cocktails and Conversation event brought together business and community leaders for a casual evening of networking and celebration on Thursday, March 28, 2019...

We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty: Training and Skilling Our Workforce

For much of my 35-year career in the nonprofit world, I worked with organizations to address the unfortunate consequences of poverty, issues like access to...

Important Message from Our Founder & CEO on Transition

Dear Friends and Supporters of Genesys Works, I am writing you to announce that 16 years after starting and growing Genesys Works and proudly seeing...

Commentary: Experiences help students get ready for the future

Burnsville High School in St. Paul is developing pathways that have students thinking and preparing for possible careers and figuring out what education, experiences and/or...

Marian Davenport – Genesys Works

SUMMARY: Robin Tooms interviews the executive director of Genesys Works - Houston. Genesys Works provides work experience and professional and technical skills for at-risk high...

Interview with Twila Day, Managing Director – Alvarez Marsal

Twila Day, Managing Director for Alvarez and Marsal is a champion of the Genesys Works program as well as a member of the Genesys Works...

Interview with Myrtle Jones – Senior Vice President of Tax, Halliburton

Myrtle Jones has had a wealth of life experiences. From 23 years at Global Marine to climbing the ranks at Halliburton to become the Senior...

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