Houston, TX – October 17, 2023 – 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. Carter brings a wealth of expertise in project and program management, …
$250,000 gift to establish endowment will support program’s impact in the long-term HOUSTON, TX – – Genesys Works, a leader in youth career readiness, announced today a historic $250,000 gift from Richard G. Rawson to establish the Richard G. Rawson Family Endowment. The endowment, a first for the organization, will provide unrestricted support for Genesys …
We’re pleased to share that Genesys Works is one of five nonprofits to receive an Imagine Signature Grant from Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF). Receiving this grant underscores our collective commitment to empowering youth facing systemic barriers to skills training, meaningful work experiences, and mentorship. With ILF’s support we will enhance our social-emotional learning and career …
Executive Bringing Extensive Global Experience in Cybersecurity toNew Role Houston, TX – August 08, 2023 – Genesys Works, a leading organization in advancingcareer readiness opportunities for youth in underserved communities that lead toupward mobility and economic self-sufficiency, announced today the appointment ofCharlotte Wylie to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Charlotte to …
In June, we achieved another milestone and celebrated the 10th annual Think IT Charity Golf Invitational organized by our long-time partner, York Solutions! All proceeds raised through this event advance the mission of Genesys Works to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and …
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We are delighted to be featured on Comic Relief US’s website! Comic Relief US is a renowned organization dedicated to using the power of entertainment to drive positive social change. Their spotlight on Genesys Works highlights our mission and our impactful work empowering high school and first-generation college students through skills training, college and career …
School partners are essential to the Genesys Works program, helping bridge the gap between students and their future careers. We work closely with schools throughout the year to support our interns holistically and ensure academic excellence. School partners are also instrumental in helping strengthen the pipeline and recruit new interns each year, helping us provide …
Alumni from programs like AmeriCorps, Genesys Works, Merit America, and Thinkful by Chegg are guaranteed transfer credit toward an associate degree with Golden Gate University Today, we’re excited to announce the Degrees+ Workforce Transfer Network, empowering millions of students to gain real-world experience with an inclusive pathway towards achieving their educational goals. Beginning this fall, …
With support from the George Kaiser Family Foundation and Ascension St. John, the program will provide summer training and paid, yearlong internships to high school seniors at select Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa, OK – May 25, 2023 – Continuing to expand its proven approach to early-career talent development, the nonprofit Genesys Works announced today the …
