Experience First Project

Greenville University

Since the Fall of 2021 First Generation has been working with Greenville University Students. These juniors and seniors are required to take a class course called Experience First Project that gives students oppurtunity to work one-on-one with businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and companies to gain experience before going out into the real world. First Generation has been heavily involved with this class due to Paris Grimmett’s history with the University, being a GU alumi. Each year these students generate new ideas to help grow our organization!

This is our first Experience First class that we had the opportunity to worked with in the fall of 2021. Over the semester this group helped organized a 3v3 basketball tournament and food drive that we hope to annual event in the fall!

Our second EXPF group from Greenville University helped us in the Spring of 2022! Over the semester this group set up and ran a trivia night, food drive, and the community clean up.

During the fall of 2022 we had two EXPF groups help us throughout the semester! With the first group helping hold the 3v3 basketball tournament at Greenville University. The fundraiser was a success and will help the future of the children in East STL! The second group helped us make two information videos about First Generation and the G.R.I.T Business Academy.

In the spring of 2023, experience-first students led with servant hearts! This group embodied servant-leadership and fought to expand the reach of First Generation NFP.

During the fall of 2023, experience-first students got a chance to work closely with First Generation NFP to help develop new programs and assist with fundraising! This group had a unique impact on the community of East Saint Louis through First Generation NFP. Way to go!