About Genesys Works - Bay Area
Genesys Works - Bay Area: Empowering Youth from Underserved Communities
Genesys Works is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to expanding career pathways and opportunities for youth from underserved communities. The organization provides training, support, and internships to trailblazing young people who have big career aspirations but little to no access to the networks needed to help them achieve their dreams.
The Bay Area chapter of Genesys Works was established in 2013 with the aim of addressing the critical talent gaps in the region while empowering young people from low-income families. Since then, it has become one of the most successful chapters of Genesys Works, providing life-changing opportunities for hundreds of students every year.
At Genesys Works - Bay Area, we believe that every young person deserves a chance to succeed regardless of their background or circumstances. We work tirelessly to provide our students with the skills and resources they need to thrive in today's competitive job market.
Our program starts with an intensive eight-week summer training program that prepares our students for success in professional environments. During this time, they learn essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. They also receive technical training in areas such as IT support and software development.
After completing their summer training program successfully, our students are placed into paid internships at some of the top companies in the Bay Area. These internships provide them with valuable real-world experience while allowing them to build professional networks that will serve them well throughout their careers.
We partner with over 50 leading companies across various industries including technology, finance & accounting services among others who offer internship opportunities for our students each year. Our partners include Google Inc., Salesforce.com Inc., Kaiser Permanente among others which are some of Silicon Valley's biggest names.
Our impact on these young people's lives is profound; we have seen many go on not only complete college degrees but also secure full-time employment at top-tier companies after graduation thanks largely due to our programs' exposure and networking opportunities provided by us during their internship period.
In addition to providing career pathways for youth from underserved communities through its programs' offerings like IT Support Services (ITSS) or Software Development (SD), Genesys Works - Bay Area also works closely with local schools and community organizations offering workshops on financial literacy & entrepreneurship education aimed at helping these youths develop essential life skills beyond just technical ones required by employers today!
In conclusion,
Genesys Works - Bay Area is an organization committed not only towards filling critical talent gaps within Silicon Valley but also empowering underprivileged youths through its innovative programs aimed at providing access & exposure necessary towards achieving long-term success both personally/professionally! With its unique approach towards bridging opportunity divides between disadvantaged communities & corporate America alike – there really isn't any other nonprofit quite like it out there!
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