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One Decision in High School Changed the Trajectory of Zainab Raja’s Future

The Washington Business Journal published an article featuring GWNCR Class of 2019 Alumna, Zainab Raja. Zainab originally interned with AT&T, and continued as an Alumni Intern at Accenture while going to school full-time. She graduated from George Mason University in 2023, completed Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Program, and is now a full-time Accenture employee. She also recently joined GW’s newly launched Alumni Advisory Council. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/WBJ-5-10-24

Genesys Works Announces $7 Million Grant from MacKenzie Scott

Funding will support Genesys Works’ strategic growth plan, including expansion to seven new markets by 2028.

Genesys Works Announces Plans for Jacksonville, Florida Launch to Prepare Future Workforce

With support from Comcast, the yearlong program will provide training, mentorship, and paid internships to high school seniors attending Duval County Public Schools.

Genesys Works Announces Five New National Board Members, Including Program Graduate

Archie L. Jones, Jr., Founder of NxGen COACH Network; Roger Nicholson, Senior Vice President, Service Operations at Insperity; Ann Ostrander, Senior Director, Risk Management at Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Meeghan Prunty, Founder and Principal at PE Strategic Partners; and Genesys Works Alumna Michelle Villagran to Join the National Board.

Genesys Works National Capital Region Awarded $150,000 Grant from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Funding to support yearlong college and career planning program to propel students toward thriving careers and upward mobility.

Deepening Connections: Intern Interview with Board Member

Through the Genesys Works program, Young Professionals participate in meaningful paid business and technology internships.

Genesys Works selected as ICONIQ Impact Education & Economic Mobility Co-Lab Grantee

We're excited to announce that Genesys Works has been chosen as a grantee of the ICONIQ Impact Education & Economic Mobility Co-Lab.

Meet Genesys Works Houston’s New Executive Director

Genesys Works Houston, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to creating economic equity by connecting high school students from marginalized communities to career opportunities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Daphane Carter as its new Executive Director.

Richard G. Rawson Family Endowment Bolsters Genesys Works’ Mission to Uplift Youth and Drive Economic Sustainability

$250,000 gift to establish endowment will support program’s impact in the long-term.

Genesys Works Receives Generous Support from Imagine Learning Foundation

We're pleased to share that Genesys Works is one of five nonprofits to receive an Imagine Signature Grant from Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF).

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