Nashville Workforce Development

Where Nashville's
workforce begins

We’re excited to launch our first class in Nashville in 2026! We are working with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) to recruit students for our first cohort. To learn more or to partner with us, please click below:

group of students ready to work

Early talent initiatives, such as our partnership with Genesys Works, are essential in helping young people discover their strengths sooner. These initiatives create opportunities that extend well beyond the internship—benefiting students as they explore their futures, creating a more robust workforce for employers, and ultimately investing in the future of the Nashville community.

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.

Our National Impact

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.

64%

First Generation College Students

2644

Unique Students Engaged

90%

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT RATE in 2024

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our team

meet the Nashville team

JG
Johnsha
Gooch
Nashville Program Manager
Nashville
Jeremy Ly
Jeremy
Ly
Manager of Program Launch
Nashville, National Office

CONTACT OUR Nashville TEAM

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

Email Us

nashville@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500 Nashville, TN 37203

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 Nashville

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

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.