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Genesys Works New York City Awarded $25,000 through AstraZeneca’s ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge

Stephanie Baumgartner | November 1, 2021

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Gross, Genesys WorksPhone: (917) 771-2421Email: mgross@genesysworks.org Genesys Works New York City Awarded $25,000 through AstraZeneca’s ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge NEW YORK, NY (November 1, 2021) — Genesys Works New York City was awarded $25,000 through AstraZeneca’s inaugural ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge to support the …

First-of-its-Kind Partnership Between Genesys Works and dentsu to Create Equity in Advertising

Stephanie Baumgartner | September 13, 2021

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Mona Tolbert, 832.409.8006, press@genesysworks.org First-of-its-Kind Partnership Between Genesys Works and dentsu to Create Equity in Advertising Paid Internships that favor talent offer youth from underrepresented communities a chance to gain professional life skills and meaningful work experience HOUSTON, TX (September 14, 2021) — National youth workforce development agency …

Genesys Works Partners with School Systems Across the Country to Connect Teens to Companies in Need of Talent

Stephanie Baumgartner | September 8, 2021

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Mona Tolbert, 832.409.8006, press@genesysworks.org Genesys Works Partners with School Systems Across the Country to Connect Teens to Companies in Need of Talent Meaningful career experiences offer students from underrepresented communities access to career paths that lead to sustained economic mobility HOUSTON, TX (September 9, 2021) — Today, …

Genesys Works Announces Selvon M. Waldron as Executive Director of its National Capital Region Program

Stephanie Baumgartner | May 10, 2021

Washington D.C. (May 10, 2021) – Today, Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students which creates a diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, announced Selvon M. Waldron as executive director of its National Capital Region (NCR) program, which serves students in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. …

Genesys Works NYC Establishes Board of Advisors

Anton Hung | February 23, 2021

Powerhouse of industry leaders to help social enterprise advance mission of providing meaningful work experiences for high school students, NYC’s future workforce NEW YORK CITY, NY (February 23 2021) — Genesys Works, a national workforce development program that connects high school students from underserved neighborhoods to paid internships with major companies, is pleased to announce the …

Jeffrey Artis Named Chief Executive Officer of Genesys Works

Anton Hung | January 25, 2021

Jeffrey Artis, Chief Executive Officer of Genesys Works Prominent workforce development leader joins nonprofit to expand career development programs for high school students. HOUSTON, TX (February 4, 2020) – Today, Genesys Works, a national workforce development program that connects high school students from underserved communities to paid internships with major companies, announced Jeffrey Artis as …

Genesys Works is One of Five Organizations Awarded $50,000 from The Upwork Foundation

presspickle | November 12, 2020

HOUSTON, TX (November 11, 2020) – Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students and a diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, recently received a $50,000 grant from The Upwork Foundation Initiative, in partnership with The Tides Foundation. The Upwork Foundation supports initiatives that provide inclusive learning and economic opportunities that …

Genesys Works Receives $250,000 grant from Salesforce to Offer More Youth Opportunities to Thrive in Tomorrow’s Workforce

presspickle | October 8, 2020

Funding to help Genesys Works expand technical skills training in the Bay Area and Chicago HOUSTON, TX (October 7, 2020) – Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students and diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, has received a $250,000 grant from Salesforce. The funding will support the expansion of …

ThreeBridge sponsors Breaking Through at Home

presspickle | May 8, 2020

ThreeBridge has been intricately involved in Genesys Works success for multiple years now. Case in point: it’s their fourth consecutive year as the presenting sponsor for our annual graduation event – this year, coined Breaking Through at Home.

Faiza Mohamoud: The Language of Professionals

presspickle | March 3, 2020

Faiza Mohamoud (she/her) is a student at Metropolitan State University. This article was originally published in the Minnesota Women’s Press. When I was first thinking of applying to college, my knowledge was limited. I didn’t know about the process of getting in, or what ACT score I would need to compete for scholarships, or the difference between in-state and …