As 2011 drew to a close, Genesys Works - Twin Cities staff and young professionals visited Dell Compellent headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN to engage with employees and celebrate the beginning of an unprecedented volunteer partnership. Dell Compellent employees will engage with Genesys Works students over the course of 2012 to help students develop their interviewing skills,
"Suit Up" for their internships, and become well-rounded young professionals.
On December 22, Six Genesys Works students shared their stories in a lunchtime panel as 50 Dell employees asked them questions to learn more about their lives and experiences with the program. The energy and outcomes surpassed expectations. As Genesys Works - Twin Cities Executive Director Jeff Tollefson put it:
“The level of interaction and meaningful dialogue between
Dell employees and Genesys Works students was incredible. I came away
from the experience not only with a strong sense of pride in the level of
maturity and professionalism exhibited by our young professionals, but also
feeling that eyes were opened as to what today’s youth are capable of when
provided with meaningful opportunities. I wish we could do this every
week at every client company!”
Genesys Works students and staff alike left with a feeling of deep gratitude for the partnership, and especially to Dell Compellent employees Sara Mesarchik, Scott Coulter, and Phil Soran for their continued support of the program.
Browse past the jump for a photo diary of the afternoon's events.
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