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.
“Keep doing what you are doing to prepare students for the corporate world. The last 3 interns have been instrumental to our team and a pleasure to work with.”
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.
Once students successfully complete their skills training course, they are matched to a paid, year-long internship at a partner company site.Â
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.Â
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.
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.
We provide college and career support to ensure that young professionals have the resources and guidance they need to achieve their goals.
“During my internship, I transcended the typical experience of a high school student. Each day, I truly felt like a valuable contributor to the team, actively engaging in meaningful work. “
See how our program empowers students from to gain confidence, build professional skills, and graduate.
See how our students unleashed the confidence that will propel them down their professional journey.
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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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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.
