Chicago Workforce Development

Where chicago's
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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265

High School Internships

$2.1M

Wages Paid To Interns

73

Corporate Partners

“Keep doing what you are doing to prepare students for the corporate world. The last 3 interns have been instrumental to our team and a pleasure to work with.”

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Our MOdel

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Skills Training

Students start their journey by completing eight weeks of rigorous business techonology 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.

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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.

60%

First Generation College Students

465

Unique Students Engaged

95%

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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“During my internship, I transcended the typical experience of a high school student. Each day, I truly felt like a valuable contributor to the team, actively engaging in meaningful work. “

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our team

meet the chicago team

Kim Nicholas
Kimberlie
Nicholas
Executive Director
Chicago
Mel Bremhorst
Mel
Bremhorst
Alumni Coordinator
Chicago
Glenn Cervantes
Glenn
Cervantes
Senior Program Coordinator
Chicago
Jermaine Donaldson
Jermaine
Donaldson
Director of Business Development
Chicago
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Breia
Harris
Program Coordinator
Chicago
Zoe Harris
Zoe
Harris
Program Manager, Curriculum & Training
Chicago
Ashley Hayes
Ashley
Hayes
Executive Assistant
Chicago
Karlos Lugo
Karlos
Lugo
Program Coordinator
Chicago
Stephanie Mata
Stephanie
Mata
Program Manager, Alumni Services
Chicago
James McLeod
James
McLeod
Associate Director, Internship Services
Chicago
Maribel Moreno
Maribel
Moreno
Chief of Staff
Chicago
Will Raff
William
Raff
Grant Manager
Chicago
Courtney Smith
Courtney
Smith
Director of Marketing & Communications
Chicago

Board of Directors

Jeffrey
Artis
Chief Executive Officer, National Office
Ola
Bolton
Global Ethnicity Lead, Inclusion & Diversity
Accenture
Darcy
Dangler-Brumley
Principal
PWC
Josh
Davidson
President and Founder
Guardian Strategy and Solutions
Selene
Diaz
Business Growth Strategy Consultant
David
Drummond
Director of Regional Sales
Cisco
Kelly
Geary
Senior Director
DXC Technology
Jim
Hart
President
Burwood Group
Adam
Hecktman
Founder/Chief Data Architect
For Good Advisory
Darryl
Henry
President & CEO
DTI
Philip
Jacob
Managing Director
JP Morgan Chase
Alisa
Kolodizner
Founder
Cordelia Capital
Odalys
Lara
Global Wealth Management Client Associate
UBS
Ryan
Libel
Chief of Staff - Technology
Optiver
Paul
Maranville
Managing Partner
Lantern Partners
Ryan
Moorman
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kim
Nicholas
Executive Director
Genesys Works
Tom
Nolan
Managing Director (retired)
Accenture
Kevin
Rooney
Chief Administrative Officer and CIO
West Monroe Partners
Kenneth
Shogren
Regional Director, Illinois Private Banking
CIBC
Shantel
Smith
Senior Global Executive
Jim
Steinback
President and Founder (retired)
Magnecraft Electric
Emmanuel
Williamson
Incoming Investment Banking Analyst

Associates Board

Nancy
Campos
Business Operations - Global IT People Engagement, Accenture
Carolina
Carmona
Senior Internal Auditor, Aon
Shawn
Daniel
Sr. Manager, IT, Exelon
Aaron
Deal
Senior Talent Management Analyst, CF Industries
Luke
Elder
Vice President, Periscope Equity
Robert
Groselak
Associate - Patent Litigation, DLA Piper
Alexis
Hayley
Account Manager, DISH Network
Meghan
Kuhlman
Talent Acquisition Manager, Allstar Services
Justin
Patino
Application Development Associate Manager, Accenture
David
Roberson
Private Wealth Management, CIBC
Molly
Ryanmiller
Manager - Portfolio, Program & Deployment Services, Deloitte
Brandon
Yang
Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase

CONTACT OUR chicago TEAM

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Call Us

312-525-9995

Email Us

chicagoinfo@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

180 N. Wabash Ave.
Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601

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 chicago

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

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.