It’s not easy to balance your senior year of high school, being a working professional, andplanning for the future, but our interns find a way! To support them, our programming team provides Career and College Connection (CCC) workshops focused on applying to colleges, planning financials, and more.
This month, our young professionals are thinking through their college options. Follow us on social media for updates on their progress!
Associates Board Kickoff
The first GWC Associates Board (GWAB) event of the year is in the books! On September 26th, the GWAB met for an informal information session. GWAB members fundraise, volunteer, and participate in events to support the mission of Genesys Works while building their professional networks and getting involved in leadership opportunities.Sound like your kind of group? Submit an application or visit our website for more information about membership and upcoming events.
Individual tickets to Cracking the Code now available!
Individual tickets are now on sale for our gala, Cracking the Code, on November 6th. Buy yours today!
Attendees of Cracking the Code will have the opportunity to hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Sybil Madison, the Deputy Mayor of Education for the City of Chicago. Learn more about Dr. Madison’s background and vision for Chicago education here.
Employee of the Month
September
Congratulations, Tekia!
Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, Tekia! Tekia is a Solutions Assistant at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a senior at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory.
“Tekia is a wonderful addition to our team,” said her internship supervisor Myroslawa. “She has quickly learned and assumed tasks with minimal guidance. Tekia also assisted with testing and validation for one of our products that was being rolled out to a new business group. We really appreciate her attention to detail and professionalism.”
Way to go, Tekia! We’re so glad you’re a part of Chicago’s #FutureWorkforce.
