A first-generation employee is defined as an employee whose:

  1. Parent/(s) or legal guardian did not obtain a college degree from the United States

  2. Parent/(s) or legal guardian started college but did not complete their degree

  3. Parent(s) or legal guardian do not work in Corporate America

Challenges faced by first-generation employees in the workplace:

  • Lack of Mentorship and Networking

  • Cultural and Social Capital Deficit:

    • Limited to no knowledge about workplace behavior and advancement

    • Imposter Syndrome

  • Perceived lack of support around professional development and inclusion initiatives

  • Microagressions and biases

FirstGen Evolve helps companies address these challenges by providing mentorship and professional development training to first-generation employees.

54%

of all undergraduates in the U.S. identify as first-generation college students (Source: FirstGen Forward)

46%

of first-generation professionals reported feeling a lack of support at work compared to their peers who come from professional backgrounds. (Source: Center for WorkLife Law, UC Hastings)

FirstGen Evolve In the Media:

In Season 4 Episode 6 of FirstGenFM’s podcast, our Founder and CEO, Brianna Logan, sat down with host Jen Schoen and shared everything from how she decided on her career choice post-college as a first-gen graduate to her Entrepreneurial journey. She also gave advice to employers, universities, and allies on how they can support the first-gen community! Tune in to this episode to learn more!

Testimonials:

“Finally someone who understands! This is such an awesome opportunity to give a voice to those who feel voiceless.” - Shavonne

“This is AMAZING! The workforce is already such a scary place but to be a first-gen college graduate??? Terrifying!” - Jania