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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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.

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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take a look at our upcoming events

Oct 28
2024

Genesys Works Twin Cities CIO Luncheon

Twin Cities
Physical
Nov 21
2024

Give to the Max Day

Twin Cities
Online

our team

meet the Twin Cities team

Allison Barmann
Allison
Barmann
Executive Director
Twin Cities
Lindsey Anderson
Lindsey
Anderson
Sr. Manager of Institutional Giving
Twin Cities
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Missi
Arens
Director of Advancement
Twin Cities
Carson Becker
Carson
Becker
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities
Ravin Bhoir
Ravin
Bhoir
Senior Program Manager, Internship Experience
Twin Cities
Rob Bjornson headshot
Robert
Bjornson
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities
Natalie Bump
Natalie
Bump
Development Manager
Twin Cities
Jim Burau
James
Burau
Marketing and Communications Manager
Twin Cities
Nina Cha
Nina
Cha
Program Manager
Twin Cities
Megan Collins
Megan
Collins
Manager of Training and Instruction
Twin Cities
Alexia Concepcion
Eugienne Alexia
Concepcion
Office Specialist
Twin Cities
Lucia Davila Alvarez Headshot
Lucia
Davila Alvarez
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Quinn Doheny
Quinn
Doheny
Corporate Partnerships Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Twin Cities
Tiffany Enríquez
Tiffany
Enriquez
Director of College and Career Success
Twin Cities
aaron harper
Aaron
Harper
Senior Director of High School Success
Twin Cities
Kami Jordan
Kami
Jordan
Sr. Manager of College and Career Persistence
Twin Cities
Alexhannah Joson
Alexhannah
Joson
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Becky Kallhoff
Becky
Kallhoff
Manager of Talent Development
Twin Cities
Matthew Kirk
Matthew
Kirk
Program Manager
Twin Cities
Elizabeth Lee headshot
Elizabeth
Lee
Program Manager, Internship Experience
Twin Cities
Jordan McGowan
Jordan
McGowan
Senior Manager of Strategic Growth
Twin Cities
Joanna McNellis
Joanna
McNellis
Senior Manager of System Operations
Twin Cities
Morgan Mero
Morgan
Mero
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Sharif Mohamed
Sharif
Mohamed
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Pha Chia headshot
Pha Chia
Moua
Senior Manager of School and Community Partnerships
Twin Cities
James Nagbe
James
Nagbe
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Twin Cities
jeni nuwera
Jeni
Nuwera
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Alero Ogisi
Alero
Ogisi
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
Mathea Olson
Mathea
Olson
Career Launch Specialist
Twin Cities
Emily Piechowski
Emily
Piechowski
HR Specialist
Twin Cities
Tori Rogers
Tori
Rogers
TDP Specialist
Twin Cities
Greg Rooney
Gregory
Rooney
Development Manager
Twin Cities
maray singleton
Maray
Singleton
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
Pa Jai Thao
Pa Jai
Thao
Talent Development Pipeline Specialist
Twin Cities
Lisa Vang
Lisa
Vang
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
Joey Wegner
Joelle
Wegner
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
Lily Yang
Lily
Yang
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
Nasteho Yasin
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
Twin Cities RISE!
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.

Call Us

(651) 789-0088

Email Us

tcadmin@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

445 Minnesota Street
Suite 720
St. Paul, MN, 55101

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 twin cities

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.

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.