Bay Area Workforce Development

Where the bay area
workforce begins

Genesys Works is dedicated to empowering youth through professional development and work experience. Our mission is to provide young professionals with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in the workforce.

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99

High School Internships

$1.5M

Wages Paid To Interns

24

Corporate Partners

“Genesys Works’ internship model is innovative, and we have found it to be effective because it makes business sense – the Genesys Works interns have generated value and enabled us to not only strengthen our community but to discover a new talent pipeline.”

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Our MOdel

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Skills Training

Students start their journey by completing eight weeks of rigorous business technology training, gaining essential skills in the areas of information technology, business operations and professional development.

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Meaningful Internships

Once students successfully complete their skills training course, they are matched to a paid, year-long internship at a partner company site. 

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College and Career Coaching

While students are working at their internship, they are also receiving more than sixty hours of guidance, counseling, and planning relative to their future career path. 

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Alumni Support

After you graduate from high school and finish your internship, Genesys Works continues to support you through our Alumni Program. Our team helps you navigate post-secondary education and any challenges, ensuring you succeed in your education and career.

our impact in the bay area

By The Numbers

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

72%

First Generation College Students

173

Unique Students Engaged

93%

student who identify as people of color

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Where Are They Now?
They Are Inspiring The Next Generation

We provide college and career support to ensure that young professionals have the resources and guidance they need to achieve their goals.

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“Genesys Works has been instrumental in elevating my path, opening doors to professionalism, academic growth, and career opportunities that would have otherwise been out of reach.”

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our team

meet the bay area team

Tom Knight
Thomas
Knight
Interim Executive Director
Bay Area
Sarrah Bagadi
Sarrah
Bagadi
Program Coordinator
Bay Area
Raquel Corral
Raquel
Corral
Program Manager
Bay Area
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Biancka
Dela Cruz
Senior Program Coordinator
Bay Area
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Brian
Garcia Zaragoza
Development and Operations Coordinator
Bay Area
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Beth
Goldberg
Director of Development
Bay Area
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Mary
Ingram
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Bay Area
Vanessa Lechuga
Vanessa
Lechuga
Program Coordinator
Bay Area
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Anh
Vo
Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Bay Area

Board of Directors

Erin
Baudo Felter
Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability
Okta
Paul
Chapman
Vice President, Business Strategy
Cisco
Thomas
Ciccolella
Partner
PwC
Mike
Hamilton
CIO
Cloudflare
Mia
Irvin-Pollard
Student at UCLA (Genesys Works Bay Area Alumna
Dave
Kanter
Senior Managing Director
Accenture
Scott
Kupor
Managing Partner
Andreessen Horowitz
Bree
Mawhorter
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Taylor
McKinley
Partner
Mainsail Partners
Omar
Morales
Senior Director, Organizational Development
Microsoft
Melissa
Morgan
Chief Retail Officer
Genesys Works
Michael
Nguyen
Software Engineer (Genesys Works Alumnus)
Cityspan Technologies
Andrew
Parsons
VP, District Manager
US Bank
Dipti
Pratt
Managing Director, Global Partnership
Toniic
Sahaar
Rezaie
Executive Director
Genesys Works
Jacob
Sorensen
CIO
BMO

CONTACT OUR Bay Area TEAM

Fill out the form below to get in touch with our Bay Area team.

Call Us

415-442-0280

Email Us

gwba@ba.genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

1721 Broadway
Ste. 201
Oakland, CA 94612

Join us to create bright futures

By donating to Genesys Works, you empower underserved youth to achieve their dreams and build successful careers.

Make An Impact In The bay area

Your time and skills can transform lives and empower young people to achieve their dreams. Help shape the next generation of leaders in the Bay Area.

Our vision is a future where every young person, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, gender, or financial background, is provided with the essential knowledge and skills to secure career achievements, advance economically, and maintain lifelong financial independence.

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