Jermaine Donaldson, Director of Business Development for Genesys Works, shares how Genesys Works prepares high school seniors from underrepresented communities for long-term success through paid, year-long corporate internships, intensive skills training, and ongoing support. The conversation highlights how employer partnerships, equity-focused design, and future-ready skills like AI fundamentals create sustainable talent pipelines and meaningful outcomes for both students and companies.

You’ll hear insights on…

• How paid corporate internships reshape career access for high school students

• Barriers to opportunity in urban communities and strategies to remove them

• Balancing technical skills, soft skills, and personality fit in youth programs

• Preparing young professionals for AI, data, and modern workplace expectations

• Why employer partnerships are critical to equitable workforce pipelines

Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to learn how early access, preparation, and partnership can redefine workforce development outcomes.