Genesys Works Launched 2013 About Opening opportunities and experiences so young people can identify pathways to career success. Genesys Works partners with public schools and major corporations to open opportunities for teenagers from under-resourced communities. They aim to provide pathways to career success for high school students through skills training, meaningful work experiences and impactful relationships. California’s Bay Area has a reputation for innovation and opportunity, but too often these opportunities aren’t available to all. Surveys show that BIPOC students are under-represented in paid internships and over-represented in unpaid ones, as well as under-represented in computer and engineering occupations. GreenLight invested in Genesys Works’ expansion to the Bay Area to address this inequity. Through Genesys Works’ unique, proven program, students gain access to technical training, professional development and paid work experience. High school seniors who participate in the program are equipped with the necessary skills to secure and complete paid internships at leading companies like Accenture and Salesforce. As the inaugural GreenLight Bay Area portfolio organization, Genesys Works has served over 500 students across the Bay. In recent years, 88% of Genesys Works Young Professionals are first generation college students, 84% learned to speak a language other than English first, 92% identify as first- or second-generation immigrants and 94% of program graduates have earned a bachelor’s degree. Founder Rafael Alvarez CEO Jeff Artis Bay Area Executive Director Sahaar Rezaie National Headquarters Houston, TX Email Contact [email protected] Website genesysworks.org Celebrating Genesys Works’ 10th cohort of Young Professionals with the 2023 Breaking Through ceremony Genesys Works’ Impact in the San Francisco Bay Area 100% of Genesys Works alumni persisted from year 1 to year 2 in college 61% of program graduates earn the same or more than at least one parent $1.3M earned in paid internships in 2022 In San Francisco Bay Area 100% of Genesys Works alumni persisted from year 1 to year 2 in college (2021-22) Read Peony’s Story Genesys Works Bay Area students at Salesforce Join Our Work In San Francisco We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. Follow Us GreenLight Fund Bay Area Get In Touch