Twin Cities Workforce Development

Where the Twin Cities
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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487

High School Internships

$5.3M

Wages Paid To Interns

62

Corporate Partners

“The talent pipeline we are able to grow through Genesys Works extends beyond these students who are incredibly talented, it uplifts our communities for the common good.”

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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.


Annual Impact Report

73%

First Generation College Students

960

Unique Students Engaged

97%

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 was more than a internship experience; it was the catalyst that ignited a transformative journey. Through many opportunities and challenges, Genesys Works became the cornerstone of my growth, shaping not just my career path, but my future.”


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our team

meet the Twin Cities team

Allison
Barmann
Executive Director
Twin Cities

Lindsey
Anderson
Sr. Manager of Institutional Giving
Twin Cities

Missi
Arens
Director of Advancement
Twin Cities

Carson
Becker
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities

Ravin
Bhoir
Senior Program Manager, Internship Experience
Twin Cities

Robert
Bjornson
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities

Natalie
Bump
Development Manager
Twin Cities

Nina
Cha
Program Manager
Twin Cities

Megan
Collins
Manager of Training and Instruction
Twin Cities

Eugienne Alexia
Concepcion
Office Specialist
Twin Cities

Lucia
Davila Alvarez
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Quinn
Doheny
Corporate Partnerships Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Twin Cities

Tiffany
Enriquez
Director of Program Strategy
Twin Cities

Aaron
Harper
Senior Director of Internship Experience
Twin Cities

Kami
Jordan
Sr. Manager of College and Career Persistence
Twin Cities

Alexhannah
Joson
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Becky
Kallhoff
Manager of Talent Development
Twin Cities

Matthew
Kirk
Program Manager
Twin Cities

Elizabeth
Lee
Program Manager, Internship Experience
Twin Cities

Jordan
McGowan
Senior Manager of Strategic Growth
Twin Cities

Joanna
McNellis
Senior Manager of System Operations
Twin Cities

Morgan
Mero
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Sharif
Mohamed
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Pha Chia
Moua
Senior Manager of School and Community Partnerships
Twin Cities

James
Nagbe
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Twin Cities

Jeni
Nuwera
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Alero
Ogisi
Account Specialist
Twin Cities

Mathea
Olson
Career Launch Specialist
Twin Cities

Tori
Rogers
TDP Specialist
Twin Cities

Gregory
Rooney
Development Manager
Twin Cities

Maray
Singleton
Account Specialist
Twin Cities

Pa Jai
Thao
Talent Development Pipeline Specialist
Twin Cities

Lisa
Vang
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities

Joelle
Wegner
Account Specialist
Twin Cities

Nasteho
Yasin
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities

Board of Directors

Jeff
Artis
President & CEO
Genesys Works

Allison
Barmann
Executive Director
Genesys Works

Teddy
Bekele
Chief Technology Officer
Land O’Lakes Inc.

Tom
Butterfield
Retired Executive
TCF

Francois
Charette
CIO, Optum Insight
UnitedHealth Group

Andrew
Collins
Executive Chief of Schools & Learning
Saint Paul Public Schools

Myra
Day-Perkins
VP of Human Resources
Ameriprise Financial

Sarah
Engstrom
CISO & VP IT
CHS, Inc.

Dionne
Gharamu-Nrumaachi
Development Advisor
Student Account

Aretha
Green-Rupert
Program Director
Carlson Family Foundation

Tom
Holman
Director
Morning Foundation

Tammylynne
Jonas
CIO
Donaldson Company, Inc.

Bonnie
Melville
Vice President of Business Operations
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Tammy
Mihailidis
Vice President IT, Structural Heart & Aortic
Medtronic

Jim
Ostergaard
Vice President of Infrastructure
Target Corporation

Karen
Richard
Chief Human Resources Officer
Andersen Corporation

Adam
Tenasaputra
Senior Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo

Tarek
Tomes
Commissioner and Chief Information Officer
State of Minnesota

CONTACT OUR twin cities TEAM

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

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(651) 789-0088

Email Us

tcadmin@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

445 Minnesota Street


Suite 720


St. Paul, MN, 55101


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


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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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