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​Making the First Generation
the Next Generation

​Growing a mentorship that ensures that first-generation students become ​the next generation of global leaders and forward-thinkers.

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FirstGen Updates

​Upcoming Georgia FirstGen Events

  • The Door Builder Book Launch
    The Door Builder Book Launch
    Thu, Oct 30
    The 1818 Club
    Oct 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, USA
    Celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking book on first-generation excellence and leadership.
  • 2025 FirstGen Summit
    2025 FirstGen Summit
    Sat, Nov 01
    Georgia Gwinnett College
    Nov 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Georgia Gwinnett College, 1000 University Center Ln, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA
  • FirstGen Night at the Atlanta Gladiators
    FirstGen Night at the Atlanta Gladiators
    Sat, Nov 01
    Gas South Arena
    Nov 01, 2025, 7:10 PM
    Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, USA
    Join the Atlanta Gladiators and Georgia FirstGen for an exciting night of hockey-filled fun when the Gladiators go toe to toe with the Savannah Ghost Pirates!

​​Listen to Our Project NextGen Podcast

​From the Georgia First Generation Foundation, Project NextGen is a series that interviews current first-generation college students, graduates, and successful leaders from different areas of work to learn about their upbringings, their mindset, and how they came to become successful first-generation advocates.

​Founded in 2016, our nonprofit provides networking opportunities and programs for first-generation high school and college students. 

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Georgia FirstGen spearheads first-generation empowerment through mentorship, scholarships, and a platform for students. Our blog and the Project NextGen podcast support Georgia's first-gen community with resources, news, and event updates, focusing on financial literacy and celebrating pioneers. Join us on social media, explore curated content, and be part of our growing community!

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