Julie Lammers, ASA's Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Corporate Social Responsibility, underscores a crucial benefit of high school internships: building social capital. In a recent Essence article, she states: "Fifty percent of jobs still come through someone you know." The article states that research shows this number may be even higher, with 80% of U.S. jobs sourced through personal connections. https://lnkd.in/gEnm4A5Y
关于我们
GWBA provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. Despite the influx of wealth in the Bay Area, there is still an overwhelming opportunity and achievement gap that creates a grim future for our youth. Low-income students are not graduating high school, not going to college, and not being prepared for 21st century jobs. These students have potential, but lack the technical and communication skills, confidence and realization that they can enter and compete in the corporate job market. They grow up believing that higher education and success in the corporate world is unattainable. In 2013, the California Department of Education reported dropout rates in San Francisco to be over 50% for minorities. Less than 15% of today’s low-income youth will achieve a college degree and yet, according to Georgetown University, by 2018, two-thirds of all jobs created in America will require a college education. This is devastating for our future youth and local economy. This challenge is particularly acute in the Bay Area’s growing technology industry. Bay Area tech companies have pledged to support diversity in the field, however, the matter goes beyond recruitment and hiring. The problem lies in the pipeline. These same companies also struggle to find local talent. To truly tackle this issue, companies must support developing a local resource pool by supporting meaningful tech training and work experience for the Bay Area’s youth. Genesys Works bridges the gap between low-income students, underserved schools, and the business community to create a society where the pursuit of academic and professional success is a given for all students.
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https://genesysworks.org/bay-area/
Genesys Works Bay Area的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- San Francisco，CA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- Education、Workforce Development和Opportunity Youth
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Genesys Works Bay Area员工
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ANH VO
Business Manager | Customer Success + Operations | Social Impact Leader
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Biancka Dela Cruz
Senior Program Coordinator at Genesys Works Bay Area
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John Tortolano
Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale
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Christine Le
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at University of Pacific: Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy
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Virtual volunteer opportunity! College-bound high school seniors need your help! We are pairing students with a volunteer (1:1) who will assist with resume writing. We are matching students with a volunteer to edit and review their structured resume drafts before they graduate. Your involvement will have a meaningful impact on the journey of these ambitious students. When: January 27-31, 2025 You and the student will schedule a time to meet over Zoom that is mutually agreed upon for one hour. The deadline to register is January 10th, 2025. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gKF_EgVx #volunteering #futureworkforce #workforcedevelopment
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Thank you to the generous volunteers who gave the gift of time to our current cohort of students - Class of 2025 - in editing their personal statements. The insight and feedback that they provided our interns strengthened their personal statements and helped the students feel more confident as they move through the college application process. Our next volunteer event will be in January 2025. Keep an eye out for our post next week to register. #volunteeropportunity #studentsuccess #bayarea
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“To me it's out of this world, just knowing that my voice can be represented but also many other students.” Very well said Michele! We are so proud of one of our interns Michele from Databricks, who is making an impact on the community with the All City Council and Oakland Unified School District.? Our GWBA interns never cease to amaze us with their ambition and drive. #studentsuccess #bayarea #GenesysWorks
Being apart of All City Council and being this school years Student Director has been a privilege. I’m so happy to not only represent all of Oakland Unified School District students but also my Latino Community! I want to be the voice for my community, students, and for small schools who usually don’t have a equal say in things compared to bigger high schools. I’m grateful for the opportunities this role has given me so far and can’t wait to continue to do great things.
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We are Hiring an Executive Director for our Bay Area Site. If you are a growth oriented leader aligned with our mission, please visit this link https://lnkd.in/g7YMgKRw
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Today, we proudly acknowledge First-Generation College Celebration Day! ?? In 2023, 67% of our students were the first in their families to pursue higher education. We’re inspired daily by their resilience, drive, and commitment to success. Here’s to breaking barriers, building futures, and redefining what’s possible. ?? #FirstGenProud #CollegeBound #BreakingBarriers
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We love hearing how Genesys Works is making an impact on incredible students like Rocio! ?? We’re so proud of your achievements and growth. A huge thank you to Biancka Dela Cruz and our whole Program Team, for dedicating time and effort to foster meaningful connections with our students. Thank you to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for partnering with us since 2014 and Brett Berning for making an impact on the next generation of the workforce.??? #employchange #EmpoweringYouth #workforcedevelopment?
Looking back on my journey at San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) as a payroll intern, I am filled with so much gratitude for the opportunities and experiences that shaped my professional growth. Working alongside such supporting and driven colleagues has been both rewarding and inspiring. The culture of collaboration and leadership fostered an environment where I was encouraged to learn and challenge myself. Despite many obstacles that came my way, I knew that my team was always there to support me, and for that I express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you to Genesys Works Bay Area, for the amazing opportunities that have provided for me, and for believing in our potential. Without all of your support, I wouldn't have been able to be confident entering in a workplace that I was never exposed to before. Thank you to my GWBA program coordinator Biancka Dela Cruz for all of your support throughout my entire experience, and for being there from my interview to GW to me becoming a GWBA alumni. As I move on to the next chapter of my life at UC Irvine, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone at San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and Genesys Works Bay Area, for the support and opportunities that have left a lasting impact in my career. I'm excited to take the skills and experiences I've learned into the next phase of my professional journey!!
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We celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American communities across the country. From technology to the arts, education to leadership, Native Americans have profoundly shaped our nation's progress. While we commemorate these achievements, we also recognize the challenges many young Native Americans face in accessing career-building opportunities for post-secondary education attainment and economic mobility. Genesys Works is committed to bridging these gaps by partnering with leading companies to offer skills training, mentorship, and paid internships for high school students who need our support most. Let's continue to work together to ensure that all young people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and career pursuits.
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Last week, Larissa Schwartz, Chief Legal Officer, held a lunch and learn with the Okta interns. Along with Nathan Francis, Monty Gray, Kimberly Solis-Agreda, and Ally Kozel, they shared their respective career trajectories and lessons learned along the way. One piece of valuable advice from Larissa: "Say yes. Volunteer when things are messy. Be curious." She explained that opportunities arise when things are hard and encouraged the interns to raise their hands in these moments. Okta has been a partner of GWBA since 2014! They have supported many Young Professionals through internships and welcomed them to the boardroom table. These are life-changing experiences for our students, and we are deeply appreciative of Okta's commitment to our mission. Thank you Erin Baudo Felter, Victor Cordon, Ally Kozel, and Keenan Harrell! #workforcedevelopment #meaningfulpartnerships #bayarea
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Genesys Works Bay Area recognizes the critical role supervisors play in shaping Young Professionals’ experience. Through our recent DEI training, we aimed to empower supervisors to become change agents and equip them with the tools, strategies, and perspectives needed to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within their workplace, and foster environments where Genesys Works Young Professionals can flourish. We are deeply grateful to the 30 corporate supervisors who participated in the interactive lunchtime training. Thank you for seeing the potential in our Young Professionals and helping give them a sense of safety and belonging so they can thrive in their internship. #employchange #supervisorappreciation #workforcedevelopment
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