Genesys Works New York City

A Big Thank You to Accenture & American Express! Our Young Professionals had the opportunity to practice their interview skills in a one on one setting with volunteers from Accenture and American Express at their corporate offices in Manhattan for Developmental Interview Day. Students engaged in mock interviews with multiple professionals and received invaluable feedback to refine their interviewing techniques. This hands-on experience is crucial for their career readiness and confidence. Thank you, Accenture and American Express, for your unwavering support and dedication to empowering the future workforce! #GenesysWorksNYC #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReadiness #InternshipProgram #YoungProfessionals #MockInterviews #EmpowerOpportunity #CorporatePartners #FutureWorkforce

Managing Projects Efficiently Project management is a critical skill in today's workplace. As part of our technical skills curriculum, Summer Training students learn the principles of project management and apply what they learn through a hands-on two-week group project. They enhance their public speaking skills by presenting on their projects. Genesys Works NYC is committed to preparing students for the professional world by providing hands-on training and support. Does your team need new talent equipped with the ability to map and solve complex problems working in collaboration with others? Let us know:https://bit.ly/3rzIFSM #GenesysWorksNYC #ProjectManagement #CareerReadiness #WorkforceDevelopment #InternshipProgram

"Summer Training prepared me a lot…Training gave me the outline of what to do and the ability to take it from there." -Edward Botchway, Class of 2024 Young Professional GWNYC’s Summer Training curriculum is taught in a supportive, student-centered environment by talented staff members who are deeply invested in our students' success. The training intentionally teaches new professional and technical skills to rising high school seniors that builds a foundation of confidence and knowledge to continuously grow from in their internships and beyond. Gifts from our supporters go a long way in helping make our high-quality training accessible and equitable. Donate today! bit.ly/summer24give Here is some of what it takes: $2,400 covers one participant's Summer Training stipend, $900 helps purchase and service one Summer Training laptop, $300 covers one week of the Summer Training stipend, and $90 covers two-week MetroCards for three Summer Training students. Thank you for your consideration! #futureworkforce #skillsdevelopment

Building Strong Communication Skills Effective communication is key to professional success. Our Young Professionals are enhancing their skills in interviews, email communication, and non-verbal cues as part of Summer Training. Through our training, we empower the next generation with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in any work environment. Ensure your team is equipped with interns who are versed in flexible, pragmatic approaches to development and delivery of projects and ideas. Learn More:https://bit.ly/3WUwgVU #GenesysWorksNYC #CommunicationSkills #CareerReadiness #WorkforceDevelopment #InternshipProgram

The True Power of Professional Skills in Business Women of Influence highlights the importance of these "power skills" in today's business world that can drive engagement, foster innovation, and enhance productivity. Our comprehensive summer training ensures that our Young Professionals excel in technical abilities as well as in communication, collaboration, and adaptability. By hosting a Genesys Works intern, your company can tap into a pool of talent equipped with these vital skills who are ready to make an immediate impact. Partner with us and lead the charge in developing the future workforce. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zGO8O4 #SoftSkills #WorkforceDevelopment #Leadership #Innovation #Teamwork #EmotionalIntelligence #GenesysWorksNYC #FutureWorkforce

Summer Training is the entry point into GWNYC’s transformative early intervention program. It is a pivotal eight weeks that prepares rising high school seniors for year-long corporate internships, introduces them to the high expectations of the program, and equips them with knowledge and tools for success in their internships and beyond. In our organizational DNA are the values of equity and opportunity for ALL. That’s why we have chosen to mitigate barriers to participating in Summer Training by paying stipends, providing laptops, and giving MetroCards. Donors are critical to ensuring participation is equitable and accessible. We invite you to make a gift today to support our program services: bit.ly/summer24give Here is some of what it takes: -$2,400 covers one participant's Summer Training stipend, -$900 helps purchase and service one Summer Training laptop, -$300 covers one week of the Summer Training stipend, and -$90 covers two-week MetroCards for three Summer Training students. Thank you for your consideration!

The Outstanding Commitment Awards recipients honors three partners who have gone above and beyond for Genesys Works NYC’s Young Professionals and mission over the past five years. The EGF Accelerator is a long-term nonprofit incubator and champion of new initiatives and leaders working to improve education equity. Genesys Works NYC and Executive Director Mike Gross are part of the EGF network and have received exceptional consultation and guidance on areas like internships, board development, and leadership. Cynthia Rivera Weissblum and the EGF Accelerator team deeply care about the future of NYC and display their commitment by leveraging their expertise and connecting changemakers. New Visions for Public Schools provides educators with the tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems. Jennie Soler-McIntosh, Kimberley Cambridge Scott, and E. Lydell Carter have been incredible thought partners from GWNYC’s earliest days, shaping how we work with schools and how we keep YPs at the center of our work. Pace University shares our commitment to providing hands-on learning that can lead to transformative futures. Pace has been our home for in-person Summer Training sessions since the beginning and more recently our home for Breaking Through. Their welcoming atmosphere has led to meaningful cohort connections and friendships that have helped foster belonging and trust in the Genesys Works community. Thank you President Marvin Krislov, Jean Cusick Gallagher, and the whole Pace team! We have immense gratitude for The EGF Accelerator, New Visions, and Pace University for their belief in the impact that Genesys Works NYC can have on young people. We are honored to do this important work alongside them. #BreakingThrough2024 #GenesysWorksNYC

We kicked off Summer Training last week with 86 rising high school seniors ready to grow and learn over our eight-week program. From Microsoft Excel to self-advocacy, the professional and technical skills curriculum equips our students with the tools to contribute and thrive in the workplace. Want to learn more about Summer Training and how you can support it? Reach out to Mina Kobayashi, Director of Development, at [email protected]. #GenesysWorksNYC #CareerReadiness #WorkforceDevelopment #InternshipProgram #FutureWorkforce

Our summer resume review workshop is coming up, and we are seeking additional volunteers! This is a great opportunity to work directly with our students. Sign up at the links below: July 17 | 10:30-11:45AM - https://lnkd.in/eJvwXH8j July 17 | 12:45-2PM - https://lnkd.in/e67yZnif

Pro-Tip Tuesday - Setting Expectations for Success from Day One Starting a new job or internship? Set yourself up for success by aligning with your organization’s expectations by: 🔍Clarify Your Role: Understand your responsibilities. Don’t hesitate to ask questions to get a clear picture. 💬Ask Insightful Questions: Demonstrate curiosity and a desire to learn to set a positive tone. 🎯Set Personal Goals: Define what success looks like for you. Personal benchmarks can keep you motivated and focused. You got this! #ProTipTuesday #CareerReadiness #GenesysWorksNYC #YoungProfessionals #WorkforceDevelopment