Sparking Sustainable Futures...New York . Twin Cities $1,698. 030 TOTAL STUDENT EARNINGS. 13.4x SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT. College . enrollment rate 88%. Total students . served

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


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


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


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


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


$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.


$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


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

[email protected]


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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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.


$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


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

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Sparking Sustainable Futures...New York . Twin Cities $1,698. 030 TOTAL STUDENT EARNINGS. 13.4x SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT. College . enrollment rate 88%. Total students . served