About Next Gen Rising:

🌟 Next Gen Rising is all about helping first-gen college grads smoothly shift from campus life to career success. We know the real world has its own set of unspoken rules – like setting career goals, continuous learning, and building a pro network.

🚀 We're here for three groups: the first-gen grads, universities, and employers. It's a win-win-win!

💼 We're big on the 'earn and serve' vibe. Our services are more than just business – they fund the Next Gen Rising Scholarship program. This program provides #firstgen college students and graduates with financial support.

🌍 By choosing to work with Next Gen Rising, you're investing in the future leaders of tomorrow.

What is a first-generation college graduate?

• Individuals who were the first in their family to hold a post-secondary degree. First-gen college students represent roughly 35% of those enrolled in higher education.

What barriers do First-Generation college graduates face?

• Challenges in career decision-making.

• Unfamiliarity with corporate culture and expectations.

• Limited preparedness for corporate sector.

• Restricted access to networks aiding in sector entry.

Next Gen Rising’s Mission:

• We guide first-generation college graduates on their educational and professional paths. It's all about unlocking their potential and setting them up for success.

Next Gen Rising’s values & beliefs:

• Education is the main pathway to economic stability and prosperity & everyone deserves access to this path.

• Educated and empowered individuals become advocates for themselves, their families, and their communities.

• First generation college graduates have a responsibility to lift others up as they climb.