Genesys Works - Chicago

Genesys Works - Chicago Through workplace training, meaningful internships, and supportive college and career counseling

Our mission is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. We envision a future when all youth finish high school equipped and empowered with the knowledge and skills required to achieve career success and a lifetime of economic self-sufficiency.

04/16/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Equity Residential as a Genesys Works Chicago corporate partner!

Since 2015, Equity Residential has hosted 17 young professionals and contributed more than 13,000 hours of meaningful work experience for Chicago Public School students building their careers. This year, they will welcome two new GWC Young Professionals, with Kelly Gaertner stepping in as supervisor.

Equity Residential's dedication to creating real opportunities for real career growth makes them an invaluable partner in our mission to build pathways to economic self-sufficiency for Chicago's young people. We are grateful to have them back, and we cannot wait to see what this cohort accomplishes.

The Class of 2026 is ready to Break Through, and we want YOU in the room to celebrate with us. Join Genesys Works Chicag...
04/09/2026

The Class of 2026 is ready to Break Through, and we want YOU in the room to celebrate with us. Join Genesys Works Chicago on Wednesday, May 20th for an evening honoring the remarkable young professionals who spent a year showing up, doing the work, and proving what's possible. 🎓✨

đź“… Wednesday, May 20, 2026
đź“Ť CNA Chicago | 151 N. Franklin St., 7th Floor
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Secure your seat today: https://rebrand.ly/4lq6vc0GWCBT2026

GWC alumni, you helped build this community. Now help shape its future. Complete your alumni survey (check your email fo...
03/25/2026

GWC alumni, you helped build this community. Now help shape its future.

Complete your alumni survey (check your email for your unique link!) and you'll be entered to win $100 gift cards, AirPods, and a $100 Uber gift card. Your story matters.

Today marks the start of something special.Genesys Works Chicago officially kicks off interviews for our Class of 2027 t...
03/23/2026

Today marks the start of something special.

Genesys Works Chicago officially kicks off interviews for our Class of 2027 today, and we could not be more energized. The young people walking through our doors represent the next wave of Chicago's corporate leaders, and getting to witness their ambition up close is one of the great privileges of this work.

If you have reached out and we are a little slow to respond this week, this is why. We’re doing one of the most important things we get to do all year.

Big things are in motion. Stay tuned.

🎉 Join us in celebrating Daniela as GWC’s Employee of the Month! 🎉As a Knowledge Management Intern at Kirkland & Ellis, ...
03/20/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Daniela as GWC’s Employee of the Month! 🎉

As a Knowledge Management Intern at Kirkland & Ellis, Daniela helps keep key information organized, accurate, and easy for teams to access. She brings consistent professionalism to her work - communicating clearly, managing details with care, and delivering high‑quality support that attorneys and staff rely on.

Her reliability and attention to detail have strengthened the firm’s knowledge systems and provided real value to her team. We at Genesys Works could not be more proud of the excellence she brings every day.

Thank you to Kirkland & Ellis for providing such a meaningful and supportive opportunity for our Young Professionals, like Daniela, to learn, contribute, and grow.

Introducing our Working Alumni - Joana at Revantage!Joana, a Class 14 alumna, returns as a Treasury Intern bringing shar...
03/05/2026

Introducing our Working Alumni - Joana at Revantage!

Joana, a Class 14 alumna, returns as a Treasury Intern bringing sharp analytical skills, strong problem‑solving experience, and the readiness to add value fast. Her first internship at Kirkland & Ellis strengthened her operational and organizational abilities, and college has refined her analytical and communication skills - giving Revantage a focused, motivated intern who can support Treasury priorities from day one.

A clear win for early‑career talent investment - and a strong example of how our Working Alumni deliver immediate impact for our partners while advancing their own career paths.

🎉 Celebrating Davaris - one of GWC’s newest POSSE Scholars, selected from a highly competitive Chicago nomination pool. ...
02/26/2026

🎉 Celebrating Davaris - one of GWC’s newest POSSE Scholars, selected from a highly competitive Chicago nomination pool. 🎉

Davaris didn’t expect a POSSE nomination, but when his counselor recognized his leadership, it affirmed the potential others saw in him. POSSE’s focus on community and accountability immediately aligned with the values he brings to every space - including his work as an IT Help Desk Intern at TransUnion.

For him, this scholarship represents breaking generational barriers. He’s faced challenges that shaped his resilience, and he hopes his path encourages younger relatives to see what’s possible through hard work and determination.

Next up: DePauw University, where he plans to study Information Technology and design an IT‑focused major that blends tech, problem‑solving, and leadership to create opportunities for his community.

Proud of Davaris and excited for everything ahead. 🎉

We're excited to announce Sonny Garg as a panelist for Cocktails & Conversations: "Investing in Chicago's Competitive Ed...
02/24/2026

We're excited to announce Sonny Garg as a panelist for Cocktails & Conversations: "Investing in Chicago's Competitive Edge" on March 12th!

As a former Fortune 100 C-Suite executive and seasoned board member, Sonny brings over 25 years of experience leading transformation across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. From serving as Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Exelon to his current role as CEO of the Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity, Sonny knows firsthand what it takes to build the kind of workforce that keeps organizations competitive and communities thriving.

His perspective on strategic investment, not charity, is exactly what this conversation is about.

Join us at Accenture Tower on March 12th from 4:30–6:30pm. Tickets are $35/person, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Register or Sponsor Here: https://give-chicago.genesysworks.org/event/genesys-works-chicago-presents-cocktails-and-conversations-investing-in-chicagos-competitive-edge/e758592

🎉 Celebrating Josiah - one of GWC’s newest POSSE Scholars and part of a highly selective 5% chosen nationwide. 🎉Thousand...
02/20/2026

🎉 Celebrating Josiah - one of GWC’s newest POSSE Scholars and part of a highly selective 5% chosen nationwide. 🎉

Thousands of Chicago students were nominated this year, and advancing through POSSE’s multi‑round process highlights his leadership.

Josiah chose POSSE for its diverse, long‑term support system - a community he knows will challenge and uplift him well beyond college. This opportunity is “indescribable,” and he’s deeply grateful for what’s ahead.

Next stop: Trinity College, where he'll study Educational Studies and Legal Studies to explore how law shapes education - building on the skills he’s developing as a Business Processes Intern at TransUnion.

With this momentum, Josiah has a bright future ahead, and we’re excited to see where he goes next. 🎉

We're hiring! Genesys Works Chicago is looking for part-time Summer Trainers in Accounting & Finance and Business Techno...
02/20/2026

We're hiring! Genesys Works Chicago is looking for part-time Summer Trainers in Accounting & Finance and Business Technology to join our team this June.

Each summer, we welcome incoming high school seniors from Chicago's underserved communities into an intensive 6-week training program that prepares them for corporate internships and launches them into professional careers. Our trainers are the first spark in that journey.

If you have a background in accounting, finance, or IT and a passion for working with young people, we'd love to hear from you. Teachers looking to keep inspiring students over the summer break — this opportunity was made for you.

This is a hybrid, part-time role running mid-June through early August 2026, with a pay range of $35–$50/hour.

Apply here: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

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180 N Wabash Suite 600
Chicago, IL
60601

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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