FIRST GENERATION TO THE NEXT 

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ELEVATE.
EDUCATE.
EMPOWER.

First Generation to the Next empowers students in high school and early college to grow through mentorship, scholarships, and workshops that spark confidence and create opportunities.

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Our Values

Our Mission

First Generation to the Next is dedicated to empowering young adults in their high school and early college years by providing the resources, mentorship, and financial support necessary to succeed.

We focus on developing skills, fostering a growth mindset, and ensuring access to higher education and vocational training, guiding students toward earning their degrees and achieving their fullest potential.

Our Vision

First Generation to the Next aspires to create a future where every student has the support, tools, and opportunities needed to transform their lives through education, leading to a generation of empowered leaders who break barriers and reach unimaginable heights.

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Founder of FGN

Jasmane Myles 

Passionate education advocate

Guides young adults in transition

 

Experienced with diverse learners

 

Jasmane Myles is a passionate advocate for higher education who believes that success has many pathways. For her, education includes not only colleges and universities, but also vocational and trade programs that prepare students for thriving careers.

With years of experience serving learners from diverse backgrounds, she has seen firsthand that the common denominator of success is access to education. Her mission is to guide young adults as they navigate a changing world—and her journey to founding First Generation to the Next reflects that commitment.

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Three Pillars of FGN

At First Generation to the Next, our work stands on three pillars designed to elevate, educate, and empower future leaders through mentorship, scholarships, and workshops.

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Mentorship & Coaching

We elevate the next generation through mentorship and coaching that foster personal and academic growth.

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Workshops

We educate by equipping students with tools, resources, and guidance to expand their knowledge and confidence.

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Scholarships

We empower future leaders by investing in their success—through our time, our network, and our Legacy Forward scholarship program. 

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Our Testimonials

We exist to empower.

The lives that we impact at First Generation to the Next. You can join the legacy!
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Sha'Tara Thomas

Legacy Forward Scholarship

 2025-2026 Recipient

 

Ferriday High School Graduate

Class of 2025 

"As a first-generation college student, this scholarship not only helps ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education, but it also serves as a powerful reminder that my hard work, determination, and dreams are being recognized and supported.

Your investment in my future motivates me even more to excel in my studies and make a meaningful impact in my community.

Thank you once again for believing in me and helping make my educational journey possible. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and carrying the spirit of this scholarship with me every step of the way".