National Capital Region Workforce Development

Where the National Capital Region
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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102

High School Internships

$704K

Wages Paid To Interns

29

Corporate Partners

“I have worked with a few Genesys Works interns and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience. They’ve all been eager to learn, are hardworking and take so much initiative.”

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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.

our impact in the National Capital Region

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

177

Unique Students Engaged

96%

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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“I was drawn to the Genesys Works program for the opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the corporate world as a high school student. I was eager to seize the opportunity to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.”

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our team

meet the National Capital Region team

Dr. Selvon Malcolm Waldron
Dr. Selvon Malcolm
Waldron
Executive Director
National Capital Region
Jose Artiga
Jose
Artiga
Program Coordinator
National Capital Region
Paola Becerra
Paola
Becerra
Corporate Partnerships Account Manager
National Capital Region
Clairmond Berantuo
Clairmond
Berantuo
Program Coordinator
National Capital Region
Vinette Brown
Vinette
Brown
Director of External Relations
National Capital Region
El-bethel "Elbie" Hailemekiael
Elbettel
Hailemekiael
College and Career Coordinator
National Capital Region
Abby McKenna
Abigail
McKenna
Program Manager
National Capital Region
Harshita Mehta
Harshita
Mehta
Operations Coordinator
National Capital Region

Board of Directors

Levon
Ananyan 
Senior Vice President 
Main Street Bank 
Chris
Biggs 
Director, Global Partners 
Salesforce 
Gerry
Brooks 
Program Manager 
Amazon Web Services
Maria T.
Buccieri 
Senior Director of Compliance 
Amtrak 
Phil
Carrai
President, Technology & Training Solutions Division 
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 
Laura
Giangiuli
Vice President, Human Resources 
CALIBRE Systems 
Anisa L.
Green
Director of Federal Regulatory 
AT&T 
Adam
Levy
Chief Information Officer 
Intelsat 
Kirt
Morris
Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer 
Merkle 
Martel
Neville
Regional Vice President, Human Resources 
Comcast 
Sadhvi
Subramanian
Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate 
US Bank 
William (Scott)
Tinkler
North America Utilities Lead 
Accenture 

Alumni Advisory Board

Jan
Sameen
Class of 2020
Senior at George Mason University
Technology Operations Analyst at Dentsu
Micah
Moore
Class of 2019
Graduated from Virginia Tech in 2023
Systems Administrator at Systems Planning & Analysis
Trang
Nguyen
Class of 2020
Senior at George Mason University
Justin
Nixon
Class of 2021
Junior at Johnson C. Smith University
Democracy Fellow at Common Cause
Axel
Orellana
Class of 2022
Sophomore at University of the District of Columbia
Junior Coder at Limbic Systems
Zainab
Raja
Class of 2019
Graduated from George Mason University in 2022
Analyst at Accenture

CONTACT OUR National Capital Region TEAM

Fill out the form below to get in touch with our National Capital Region team.

Call Us

202-503-1312

Email Us

ncrinfo@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

609 H Street NE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002

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 National Capital Region

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

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.