by Peter Katz, Genesys Works — Bay Area Executive Director originally published on LinkedIn If you’re like most businesses, you’ve taken advantage of schools’ summer break to bring in students to do temporary work. It’s been great to have added headcount to help with special projects, lighten the workload, and…

Okta has taken its mission of “securing connections between people and technology” to the next level by connecting highly motivated, underserved youth to meaningful tech internships in their San Francisco headquarters since 2014. …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jimmy Ku Partner (415) 960–5538 jimmy@river.co River Ecosystem Launches Inaugural All-Stars Program for Teenagers SF Bay Area High School Students Passionate about Emerging Tech Meet Entrepreneurs in the Space and Experience Virtual Reality Demos SAN FRANCISCO — April 11, 2017 — River Ecosystem, which leads the movement…

by Genesys Works Bay Area How many jobs did it take for you to get to your current position? For JPMorgan Chase employees sharing their stories with Genesys Works students and alumni, their average was 6. From selling pizzas, to non-profit development, to contract coding work, sharing their adventures (and…

Dear Friends, Unquestionably, 2016 was a year like no other, and few felt it more strongly or directly than our students. They felt the impact of violence in their communities, dramatic shifts in the political landscape, religious and racial intolerance, and continued economic disparity. …

Every month, the five Genesys Works Program Coordinators choose MVPs based on interns’ performances in their internships and CCC (College and Career Connections). These incredible students deserve to be recognized for excelling in the workplace, meeting their college and financial aid milestones, and exuding ACHIEVER values: Attitude, Communication, Honesty, Initiative…

By Michael N., Genesys Works alumnus 4 years ago, I was a junior in high school with a 2.5 GPA and no work experience at all. I was worried and disappointed because I knew I had much more potential just waiting to be used. However, I was lost. As time…

Every month, the five Genesys Works Program Coordinators choose MVPs based on an interns’ performance in CCC (College and Career Connections) and their internships. These incredible students deserve to be recognized for meeting their college and financial aid milestones, and exuding ACHIEVER values: Attitude, Communication, Honesty, Initiative, Enthusiasm, Vision, Excellence…

by Luis Almendarez, Genesys Works alumnus Who would’ve thought a yellow hall pass would change my life? It was a typical school day as I was walking to my third period class. When I finally arrived, my teacher handed me a yellow piece of paper that said my name and…