Funding will support curriculum enhancements and bring career-building opportunities to more high schools across the U.S.
Houston, TX—November 25, 2024 – Genesys Works, a leading organization in creating career readiness opportunities for youth from underserved communities, announced today a $500,000 grant from Comcast. Since 2019, Comcast has invested more than $2 million to support Genesys Works across multiple locations, including Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, the San Francisco Bay Area and the National Capital Region. This investment also includes seed funding Genesys Works’ newest location in Jacksonville, Florida, scheduled to welcome its first cohort in 2025. This latest funding will enable Genesys Works to enhance its technical skills training to include AI and cybersecurity modules and expand into new markets, helping more young people access the resources they need for upward mobility and long-term economic success.
“We are grateful to Comcast for their ongoing support and commitment to our mission,” said Jeffrey Artis, President and CEO of Genesys Works. “This grant will ensure more students, no matter their background, are well-prepared for success in today’s workforce through targeted skills training and allows us to expand our reach to uplift more communities.”
Genesys Works uses data-driven insights from student assessments and supervisor feedback to equip students with the most relevant skills to succeed in their internships, post-secondary endeavors, and careers in the long-term. The organization plans to expand to seven new high-growth regions in the next five years, bringing transformative opportunities to underserved communities and expanding the talent pool with a diverse and skilled workforce.
“We’re proud of our continued partnership with Genesys Works, as part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion initiative to advance digital equity and economic mobility,” said Dalila Wilson Scott, EVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation and President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. “The impact the organization is making across the country to equip youth with tangible digital skills is undoubtedly preparing them to succeed in school and career.”
Upon completing the program, 92% of Genesys Works students enroll in college and are 2.5 times more likely than their peers to earn a bachelor’s degree within six years. Alumni earn a median income of $60,000/year and 68% outearn at more than one parent.
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About Genesys Works
Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities. Our program consists of 8 weeks of technical and professional skills training, paid year-long corporate internships, college and career coaching, and long-term alumni support to move individuals out of economic inequality and into professional careers. Founded in 2002, Genesys Works now serves thousands of students annually in Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington’s National Capital Region, New York City, and Tulsa. To learn more, visit genesysworks.org.
Contact
Mona L. Tolbert, 832.409.8006, mtolbert@genesysworks.org
