Twin Cities Workforce Development

Where the Twin Cities
workforce begins

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.

329

High School Interns EMPLOYED IN 2025

$35M

EARNED BY INTERNS SINCE 2008

35

Corporate Partners

“The talent pipeline we are able to grow through Genesys Works extends beyond these students who are incredibly talented, it uplifts our communities for the common good.”

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Our MOdel

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Skills Training

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.

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Meaningful Internships

Once students successfully complete their skills training course, they are matched to a paid, year-long internship at a partner company site. 

students focused on career coaching class

College and Career Coaching

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. 

Alumni Support

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 impact in the twin cities

By The Numbers

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.

84%

First-Generation College Students

4,000+

TWIN CITIES Students Engaged SINCE 2008

99%

STUDENTS OF COLOR

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Where Are They Now?
They Are Inspiring The Next Generation

We provide college and career support to ensure that young professionals have the resources and guidance they need to achieve their goals.

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“Genesys Works was more than a internship experience; it was the catalyst that ignited a transformative journey. Through many opportunities and challenges, Genesys Works became the cornerstone of my growth, shaping not just my career path, but my future.”

Twin Cities Insights

LATEST article

Paid High School Internships Double College Completion Rates, Genesys Works Data Shows

Genesys Works 2025 Annual Impact Report finds 93% of participants — high schoolers placed in paid, yearlong internships — enroll…

LATEST News

Paid High School Internships Double College Completion Rates, Genesys Works Data Shows

Genesys Works 2025 Annual Impact Report finds 93% of participants — high schoolers placed in paid, yearlong internships — enroll…

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take a look at our upcoming events

Aug 20
2026

Genesys Works Twin Cities Draft Day 2026

Twin Cities
Physical
Oct 26
2026

Genesys Works Twin Cities Pathways & Progress CIO Luncheon

Twin Cities
Physical

our team

meet the Twin Cities team

Jeff Tollefson-5
Jeff
Tollefson
Interim Executive Director
Twin Cities
LindseyAnderson-2
Lindsey
Anderson
Sr. Manager of Institutional Giving
Twin Cities
RavinBhoir-1
Ravin
Bhoir
Associate Director of Program, Internship Experience
Twin Cities
NinaCHa-5
Nina
Cha
Program Manager
Twin Cities
Megan Collins3
Megan
Collins
Manager of Training and Instruction
Twin Cities
DaviiaL-3
Lucia
Davila Alvarez
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
FreuchteHouefa-3
Lizzy
Fruechte
Program Manager, Internship Experience
Twin Cities
HarperAaron-3
Aaron
Harper
VP of Program and Operations
Twin Cities
TasnimHussein-3
Tasnim
Hussein
Development Intern
Twin Cities
LeeIisa-1
Ilsa
Lee
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
KamiJordan-5
Kami
Jordan
Sr. Manager of College and Career Persistence
Twin Cities
Joson-2
Alexhannah
Joson
Program Coordinator
Twin Cities
KallhoffBecky_1
Becky
Kallhoff
Manager of Talent Development
Twin Cities
MCGOWAN-2
Jordan
McGowan
Senior Manager of Strategic Growth
Twin Cities
MCNELLIS-2
Joanna
McNellis
Director of Operations
Twin Cities
Mohamed Omer-3
Mohamed
Omer
Operations Intern
Twin Cities
MOUA-
Pha Chia
Moua
Senior Manager of School and Community Partnerships
Twin Cities
JamesNagbe-5
James
Nagbe
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Twin Cities
AleroOgisi-4
Alero
Ogisi
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
RogersTori-3
Tori
Rogers
Talent Development Pipeline Manager
Twin Cities
Rooney-3
Gregory
Rooney
Development Manager
Twin Cities
SINGLETON-3
Maray
Singleton
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
ShazamUllah-4
Shazam
Ullah
Operations Specialist
Twin Cities
Vagle-1
Autumn
Vagle
Marketing and Development Specialist
Twin Cities
Wegner-2
Joelle
Wegner
Account Specialist
Twin Cities
YangSandy-1
Sandy
Yang
Development Manager, Fundraising Events
Twin Cities
YasinNasteho-4
Nasteho
Yasin
School and Community Partnerships Specialist
Twin Cities

Board of Directors

Teddy
Bekele
Chief Technology Officer
Land O'Lakes Inc.
Byron
Garrett
President & CEO
Genesys Works National
Francois
Charette
Head of AI
York Solutions
Andrew
Collins
Chief of Schools & Learning
Saint Paul Public Schools
Denise
La Mere-Anderson
VP, Talent & Culture Enablement
Andersen Corporation
Sarah
Engstrom (Vice-Chair)
CISO & VP IT
CHS, Inc.
Bo
Gebbie
President & CEO
Evolving Solutions
Aretha
Green-Rupert (Chair)
Program Director
Carlson Family Foundation
Darrin
Hebert
SVP & CIO
Securian Financial
Tammylynne
Jonas
CIO
Rentokil Terminix
Julie Vo
McConnell
Sr. Specialist Social Impact
Best Buy
Bonnie
Melville
Vice President of Business Operations
Twin Cities RISE!
Tammy
Mihailidis
Vice President IT, Structural Heart & Aortic
Medtronic
Mark
Murphy
CIO (Retired)
3M
Jim
Ostergaard
Vice President of Infrastructure
Target
Karine
Semmer
SVP Digital Connected Devices
Ecolab
Adam
Tenasaputra
Senior Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo
Jeff
Tollefson
Interim Executive Director
Genesys Works
Jennifer
Zmuda
CIO
United Healthcare

CONTACT OUR twin cities TEAM

Fill out the form below to get in touch with our Twin Cities team.

Call Us

(651) 789-0088

Email Us

tcadmin@genesysworks.org

Mailing Address

445 Minnesota Street
Suite 720
St. Paul, MN, 55101

Join us to create bright futures

By donating to Genesys Works, you empower underserved youth to achieve their dreams and build successful careers.

Make An Impact In The twin cities

Your time and skills can transform lives and empower young people to achieve their dreams. Help shape the next generation of leaders in the Twin Cities.

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.