Sparking Sustainable Futures
2019ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT GENESYS WORKS CHICAGO
is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.
Front cover: Janardia Jackson, intern at West Monroe Partners, student at Wells Community Academy High School Photos: Roark Johnson Photography Inc.
Joshua Tejeda, intern at West Monroe Partners, student at Muchin College Prep
MISSIONOUR
Closing these skills and opportunity gaps is an urgent economic and social imperative. It is estimated that 65% of all jobs in the U.S. require some postsecondary education and training, yet millions of youth are not on the path to obtain postsecondary education nor are they connected to the workforce, equating to the taxpayer burden of $93 billion annually in lost revenues and increased social services. It is clear that much work needs to be done to close our nation’s educational achievement and economic opportunity gaps.
With our partner network of schools, businesses, and funders who recognize the importance of youth career-readiness, Genesys Works is tackling these problems head-on.
By giving students the opportunity to succeed in a professional work environment while still in high school, we can spark interest in new career possibilities, empower students to achieve career success, and help them achieve sustainable economic futures.
We achieve our mission through a proven core program model that includes: Professional and essential skills training over the course of 8 weeks before the senior year of high school. 12-month paid internship where students work 1,000 hours in a professional job while in high school, earning on average $13,000. One-on-one mentoring from staff, supervisors and workplace colleagues. College and career coaching on postsecondary options and career pathways. Alumni support through college and into the workforce.
But we don’t do this alone. Each of you, whether a funder, supervisor, teacher, or business leader, plays an integral role in helping to change the trajectory of life for our young professionals.
Together, we are catalyzing meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families, and the communities we serve. Thank you for being our partners in this important work.
Taking the helm of an organization as impactful as Genesys Works is an opportunity that is both inspiring and motivating. Just as we ask our students to step forward and step up, I am excited to partner with schools, companies, and our community to create even more opportunities for Chicago youth.” — Kim Day, Executive Director Joined Genesys Works Chicago February, 2020
Students growing up in underserved communities often don’t know what career
opportunities exist, nor do they realize that a professional career is attainable,
putting them on a lifelong path of underemployment and unable to reach their
true potential. In addition, the disparity between what students are taught in the
classroom and what’s needed for success in the workplace continues to widen,
exacerbating the challenges faced by many of today’s youth. This skills gap,
coupled with inequitable access to professional career opportunities for those
in the lower socio-economic tiers, creates division in the job market and impairs
economic mobility for those that need it most.
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IMPACTOUR
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745STUDENTS SERVED
Class of 2019 interns 131
Class of 2020 trained 208
Active alumni 406
Median earnings of employed alumni
25% earn more than both parents combined
72% earn the same or more than at least one parent
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$1,698,030 TOTAL STUDENT EARNINGS
13.4xSOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
College enrollment rate
88%
Total students served
3,781
Total corporate partners
249
Total hours of skills training
108,360
Rate of degree attainment vs. peer group
3.5x
Corporate partners
42
$45-50K
$9,497,065TOTAL EARNINGS OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
OUR LOCATIONS
87%Qualify for free or reduced lunch
73%First-generation college students
•48%African
American
•44%
Hispanic
•4%
Caucasian
•3%
Multiracial
•1%Asian
(age 25 and above, based on alumni survey)
96% Students of color
Through 8 weeks of paid, professional skills training, and a year-long corporate internship, our students gain the tools they need to be successful in our ever-changing economy. While our program is rigorous, our motivated students utilize Genesys Works as a catalyst for sustainable impact—in their lives, and in our communities.
For Kiara Vega, a Desktop Support Consultant at CME Group, she learned of Genesys Works after her cousin became a Genesys Works intern at CME Group in 2018. Knowing her cousin enjoyed her experience, Kiara felt comfortable and confident taking an internship position at CME Group with Genesys Works two years later.
Not only does Genesys Works change the lives of our Young Professionals, but our program creates a ripple effect of impact in the networks of each Young Professional we serve. As Kiara says, “I always recommend Genesys Works because it gives you real-life experience in a corporate setting and sets you up for success.”
Genesys Works has given me the proper IT and professional training to handle all situations thrown at me, whether at work or in my everyday life.” — Kiara Vega, intern at CME Group
A Network of Impact
Kiara Vega, intern at CME Group, student at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
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Corporate partners are at the core of our success. Genesys Works’ unique earned-income model provides resilient, reciprocal, and sustainable partnerships with our 42 Corporate Partners across the city of Chicago. This relationship means our organization can be responsive to the needs of our Corporate Partners, working toward a more significant impact for our community, together.
For companies like West Monroe Partners, their initiative to help prepare the future workforce is ingrained in the company’s core values. “West Monroe Partners actively tries to complement the work of educational institutions to prepare our next generation for the challenges that our most demanding industries are facing,” said Tom Hulsebosch, Senior Managing Director of West Monroe Partners.
This drive to develop our Young Professionals as tomorrow’s leaders inspire all who interact with our interns at West Monroe Partners. Internship supervisor Alyssa Landgrebe shared that she looks forward to a future in which her current interns have the opportunity to mentor others—creating an even broader impact. “Our partnership with Genesys Works helps mold the next generation of the workforce that will lead us in the future.”
Genesys Works gave us the ability to build the next generation of leaders with high school interns from Chicago Public Schools, which we would not have been able to accomplish on our own.” — Tom Hulsebosch, West Monroe Partners
Building the Next Generation of Leaders
Tom Hulsebosch, West Monroe Partners, pictured with interns Jose Cortez, Jorge Vargas, Brian Wurster, Janardia Jackson, Joshua Tejeda
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Gaining professional work experience while still in high school helps spark a future students may not have imagined otherwise. Recognizing our students have the ambition and abilities to pursue professional pathways, our alumni team focuses on offering guidance and support, even after their internship has ended.
With this experience and support, many of our interns enter the professional world ahead of their peers. In the case of Class 4 alumni Jessica Prieto, her Genesys Works internship landed her a full-time position with TransUnion. Now, after six years with TransUnion, Jessica can pay it forward, supervising Class 10 interns.
“One of my favorite parts of being a supervisor to our new interns is being able to give back to Genesys Works,” Jessica said. “I enjoy giving input on their work assignments to provide a better learning experience from an alumni perspective.
As a high school student, Genesys Works provided powerful guidance for college. As a college student and intern, Genesys Works provided a safety net and opportunity for my future.” — Jessica Prieto, student at University of Illinois at Chicago
Offering Guidance and Paying It Forward
Jessica Prieto, Class of 2014, former intern at TransUnion
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Genesys Works’ program is uniquely situated to equip students with the training needed to cultivate future-proof skills in the 21st century. Our program not only provides skills training and meaningful internships but attentive one-on-one coaching for students’ postsecondary pathways.
Students attend high school classes every morning, then head to their internships in the afternoon. With a consistent work schedule, students have the opportunity to take ownership of their work and envision the possibilities for their futures.
“Genesys Works internships allow students to apply what they're learning in high school to real, practical scenarios at work,” says Erin Estrada, Director of Postsecondary Counseling at Intrinsic Schools. “The value of this experience is unparalleled and is one that most schools do not have the capacity to support. We could never prepare and support our interns the way Genesys Works does.”
Genesys Works interns have witnessed firsthand the importance of confidence and preparation, something that we can only allude to while they’re in school. This professional maturity truly sets them apart from their peers.” — Erin Estrada, Intrinsic Schools
Championing Real World Skills In and Out of the Classroom
Erin Estrada, Intrinsic Schools, pictured with Jessica Prieto and Kiara Vega
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PurePoint Financial believes the pursuit of the American Dream starts with saving, and that taking small steps today can open doors to a more promising tomorrow. Their mission of inspiring brighter tomorrows is evident with their commitment to the Chicago community. From the beginning, PurePoint was clear that they didn't just want to write a check; they wanted to get involved and work directly with our students.
From attending volunteer events like our Resume Workshop to hosting a Financial Literacy evening that was open to Genesys Works students and alumni across the country, to sponsoring events like Breaking Through and Signing Day, PurePoint shows up for our Young Professionals. The support we receive from PurePoint has been instrumental in supporting our students and fostering growth. As one of our largest funders, we are incredibly appreciative of our partnership, which allows us to support Chicago students as they step toward their promising future.
Genesys Works understands what it means to be a true partner. The doors are open for collaboration and creativity. There has not been a single initiative in which Genesys Works and PurePoint have not found a creative way to execute.” — Tony Kovinkov
Funding Impact and Opportunity
Tony Kovinkov and Brenda Mugambe of PurePoint Financial, pictured with Kiara Vega
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$75,000+Salesforce
$50,000+Accenture
Chicago Blackhawks
$25,000+CME Group Foundation
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Motorola Solutions Foundation
$10,000+Abbey Family Foundation
Burwood Group
Chicago White Sox
CIBC
Citi Foundation
Carter W. Emerson
Finnegan Family Foundation
Tom Nolan
Prime TSR
PurePoint Financial
TransUnion
$5,000+Aptitive
Business IT Source (BITS)
Cory Cancila
CDW
Cisco Chicago
CME Group
DTI
Scott Garrett
Gartner
Kelly Geary
Kevin Gratkowski
Adam Hecktman
Lantern Partners
Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth
Manish Patel
Eric Patton
The Boeing Company
Theron Technology Solutions
WEC Energy Group
West Monroe Partners
York Solutions
$2,500+After School Matters
Josh Davidson
Leopardo Construction Inc
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Microsoft Corporation
Dan Nottke
Kenneth and Nicole Shogren
Matthew Steinmetz
$1,000+AIT Worldwide Logistics
Attorney's Liability Assurance Society (ALAS)
Kathy and Dave Heiser
Tom Knight and Alicia Sams
Donald Laackman
Ryan and Kelly Libel
Merrill Smith
Susan Stelter
TravelStyled Inc.
$500+John Batcha
Brian Brammeier
Jonathan Caforio
Gloria Cox
Gino DiGregorio
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) - Chicago Chapter
Blake Harrison
Darryl Henry
Carrie Lonze
Bill Loumpouridis
Paul Maranville
Nathan Ulery
Karen Nicosia
Elizabeth Rafferty
Betty Sams
Kimberley Smith
Sofbang LLC
Derek Steelberg
Thank You Supporters
Genesys Works is able to make a difference in the lives of our students because of the financial contributions
made by our generous donors. Through your gifts, we are moving more students out of poverty and into the
economic mainstream. For these gifts, we are most grateful.
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$250+Ty Beckmann
Kathy Bennett
Ola Bolton
Emily Brown
Patti Burroughs
Michael Chiappetta
Kathy Cohen
Matt Cvengros
Robert Dignan
Luke Elder
Timothy Freund
MaryAnn Gibney
Brian Gilbert
Daniel Hartman
Todd Hollowell
Mohit Jain
Peter Karahalios
Kate and Chris Kiriakou
Herbert Knight
Sharon Knight
Anatoliy Kovinkov
Meghan MacFadden
Malone the Workforce Resource
Ramon Moran
James Morgan
Rush Medical Center
Seshadri Sundaram
W. W. Grainger
$100+Moji Akinde
Bridgette Barry
Kristyn Behrends
Olus Boratav
Sara Bour
Nathan Brown
Lauren Cano-Granada
Sean Dillane
Warren Family
Peter Fox
Samantha Galainena
Jeff Hesse
Gail Hindle
Jill Kasza
Fritz Kieckhefer
Kim Kourelis
Teresa Lindh
Mohammad Mahmoud
Cameron Marshall
Sean McClelland
Brian McCumber
Mudessir Mohammed
Matthew Muench
Stephanie Palzkill
Paul Peterson
Craig Ripley
Devorah Segal
Mary Sherman
Jennifer Stratman
Paul Sznewajs
Erika Tarango and Mike Stergos
Michelle Wedster
Craig Wheatley
Hannah Wheeler
School PartnersAmundsen High School
Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School
Butler College Preparatory High School
Carl Schurz High School
Chicago Academy High School
Chicago Math and Science Academy
Chicago Military Academy- Bronzeville
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
CICS Longwood
CICS Ralph Ellison High School
Eric Solorio Academy High School
Farragut Academy High School
Foreman College and Career Academy
George Westinghouse College Prep
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
Horizon Science Academy- McKinley Park
Hubbard High School
Infinity Math, Science and Technology High School
Intrinsic Schools -Belmont
John F. Kennedy High School
John Hancock Preparatory High School
Kenwood Academy
Lake View High School
Lane Technical College Prep High School
Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School
Muchin College Prep
Ogden International School of Chicago
Thank You Supporters
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Pathways in Educaiton
Perspectives Charter Schools Rodney D. Joslin Campus
Perspectives High School of Technology
Perspectives Leadership Academy
Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy
Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School
Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy
Sullivan High School
Theodore Roosevelt High School
UChicago Charter Woodlawn Campus
Uplift Community High School
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
William H. Wells Community Academy High School
Special ThanksApple
Columbia College Chicago Online
Microsoft
The Thierer Family Foundation
HOST A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL Access an untapped pipeline of motivated, diverse talent who bring immediate value to your organization
BECOME A SCHOOL PARTNER Contact us to make the Genesys Works program possible for qualified students in your school
HIRE ALUMNI Join the growing list of partners who engage college students to fill essential workplace needs
DONATE Make a contribution and impact a student’s future
VOLUNTEER Give the gift of your time at one of our many events throughout the year
JOIN OUR TEAM Be a part of the Genesys Works movement and impact lives today
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2019 Corporate Partners
The collaboration between Genesys Works and our corporate partners is at the heart of our success. We want
to thank the following companies for providing life-changing work opportunities to our young professionals.
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S e n i o r E x e c u t i v e R e c r u i t m e nt Co n s u lta nt s
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HIGHLIGHTSCHICAGO
Emilio Pacheco, Anslem Gardner, Sybil Madison, Emily Pete, Eduardo Vazquez, Ruthie Charendoff, Amalachukwu Okoye
Launched in 2018, the Genesys Works Associates Board (GWAB) is a group of dedicated Chicago professionals who fundraise, volunteer, and participate in events to support our mission. In addition to offering career guidance to our Young Professionals, the GWAB hosts membership and fundraising events, last year raising over $3,500 to support our students. Our GWAB members—a diverse group representing a broad array of careers—include enthusiastic individuals, supporting our students through personal membership, as well as teams, joining through our corporate membership opportunity. We look forward to growing this community impact in 2020, with new members and expanded events.
Chicago Associates Board
Save the Dates
For questions or more event information, email [email protected]. ALUMNI JOB FAIR
AUGUST 2020Recruiters and hiring managers are invited to mingle with Genesys Works Chicago alumni at our job fair. Hear from leaders in business, education, and technology on hiring practices and skills training.
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SEPTEMBER 2020 Located at the prestigious Medinah Country Club, play on a world-class golf course and enjoy lunch and a cocktail reception. This event attracts a variety of corporate partners, making it a valuable event to network with Chicago companies.
SIGNING DAY AUGUST 14, 2020Signing Day marks an important transformation for the students of Genesys Works. After 8-weeks of professional and technical training, our students will enter the Chicago professional world as interns at Fortune 500 companies.
CRACKING THE CODE: 10 YEARS OF IMPACT SEPTEMBER 2020 Guided by the idea that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not, Genesys Works Chicago has opened doors for nearly 1,000 students from across Chicago. Join us as we celebrate ten years of impact and honor the individuals, companies, and foundations who have supported us along the way.
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$4,093,088 TOTAL EXPENSES
78.9% OF EXPENSES FUNDED BY EARNED INCOME
2019 EXPENSE BREAKDOWN
• Program Expenses 43.7%
• Student Wages 41.7%
• General & Administrative 8.0%
• Fundraising 6.6%
INCOME STATEMENT (UNRESTRICTED) 2017 2018 2019
INCOME Earned Income $ 2,550,366 $ 2,805,391 $ 3,228,815 Contributed Income 987,972 991,357 748,042 TOTAL INCOME $ 3,538,338 $ 3,796,748 $ 3,976,857
EXPENSES Student Wages $ 1,452,766 $ 1,538,611 $ 1,706,361 Other Program Expenses 1,603,780 1,925,936 1,788,525 General & Administrative 271,415 256,301 328,079 Fundraising 198,613 274,582 270,123 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 3,526,574 $ 3,995,430 $ 4,093,088
NET UNRESTRICTED INCOME $ 11,764 $ (198,682) $ (116,231)
BALANCE SHEET 2017 2018 2019
ASSETSCash and Cash Equivalents $ 318,491 $ 178,986 $ 193,579 Accounts Receivable 357,944 376,337 408,976 Other Current Assets 347,478 46,508 85,073 Property & Equipment (Net) 64,405 55,855 47,301 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,088,318 $ 657,686 $ 734,929
LIABILITIESAccounts Payable $ 1,044 $ 6,795 $ 14,314 Other Liabilities 125,926 143,260 345,215 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 126,970 $ 150,055 $ 359,529
Unrestricted Net Assets $ 665,312 $ 466,631 $ 350,400 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 296,036 41,000 25,000 TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 961,348 $ 507,631 $ 375,400
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 1,088,318 $ 657,686 $ 734,929
INCOME AND EXPENSE GROWTH
2017 2018 2019
2019 Financial Report
• Earned Income • Contributions • Total Expenses
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Nolan Managing Director, Accenture (Retired)
Kenneth Shogren Secretary, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, CIBC
Paul Corning CEO, Aptitive Corporation
Josh Davidson Principal, Prime TSR
David Drummond Regional Sales, Cisco
Kelly Geary Senior Executive Partner, Gartner
Jim Hart President, Burwood Group, Inc
Adam Hecktman Director of Technology and Civic Innovation, Microsoft
Darryl Henry President, DTI
Thomas Knight COO, ConSol USA
Ryan Libel Executive Director - Office of the CIO, CME Group
Paul Maranville Partner, Lantern Partners
Alan Mather President, Golden Apple Foundation
Mike Palumbo Global Technology, TransUnion
Manish Patel Executive Director - Sales Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
ASSOCIATES BOARD
Meghan MacFadden Chair Cresco Labs
Moji Akinde Vice Chair CIBC
Aaron Deal CIBC
Luke Elder Wind Point Partners
Molly Ryanmiller Deloitte
Lauren Cano-Granada Berkley Select
Samantha Galainena RPG
Chris Kiriakou Aegon Asset Management
Mudessir Mohammed AQL Technologies
T.O. Odutayo Thompson Coburn LLP
Mike Stergos Verizon
STAFF
Kim Day Executive Director
Anslem Gardner Program Director
Erika Tarango Director of Development and Communications
Joseph Tollefson Director of Corporate Partnerships
Alison Farajpanahi Career Access Advisor
Robert Lloyd College Success Advisor
Gabriel Lopez Manager of Recruitment and School Partnerships
Kristyn Behrends Program Manager, Internship Services
Kate Kiriakou Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator
Joseph Castro Program Coordinator
Ruthie Charendoff Program Coordinator
Isabel Boratav Program Coordinator
Emily Pete Program Coordinator
Isamar Valentin Program Coordinator
Sharonda Clay Program Coordinator
Genesys Works Chicago
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Jorge Vargas, Joshua Tejeda
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