Lisa Cardoso with Genesys Works NYC

SUMMARY

Lisa worked as a Corporate Partner Volunteer and Events Fellow at Genesys Works NYC to coordinate and execute a wide variety of skill development and experiential events and activities for underserved youth seeking professional development opportunities and support.

OVERVIEW

  • Organized 2 in-person and 3 remote weekdays of skills and internship training, classes, and workshops for young professionals

  • Coordinated and managed 7 summer events, strengthened relationships with corporate partners, and contributed to further opportunities for young professionals

  • Connected with 82 young professionals and inspired them to continue pursuing their professional and educational path as the program continues

  • Ensured community safety through effective compliance with COVID protocols for in-person events

  • Researched and maintained records of professional opportunities eligible for young professionals, to expand opportunities and new strategies for Genesys Works

  • Performing in-depth research on corporate partners to optimize resources to strengthen those relationships and advance new connections for Genesys Works

  • Synthesized an internal guidebook for student recruiting

IMPACT

There were 82 participants in their summer program, 79 virtual workshop participants, and 8 corporate partners.


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