Catalyzing Transformative Change

Next Gen creates an ecosystem of local colleges, companies and mentors that expose students to diverse career fields & builds the social capital necessary to succeed after graduation.

Next Gen's Model

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Team Building

Post-HS Pathway Discovery

College & Career Planning

Summer Internship Enrichment

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Leadership Skills Development

Graduation!

1,500+

students supported at Banneker, Booker T. Washington, Carver STEAM Academy, Maynard, Jackson, Therrell and South Atlanta

99%

graduation rate compared to 75% of partner schools

320+

hours of professional exposure and support to each student, provided through Next Gen’s holistic approach with schools, businesses and communities

100%

post-secondary attainment—compared with 78% at partner school districts

50+

partnerships with colleges and businesses that host students on exposure trips

90

exposure experiences per year that help students thrive

264

Next Gen Alumni

302

active students in 2024-2025

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The biggest thing I learned from today is that there are multiple positions out there in the world. People reassured me that I will figure it out and I will make it out in the world. Today has really changed my life in a good way and this is just an amazing experience.

Ashley, 2023 Next Gen Networking Night

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