First-Gen Talent

Grassroots research and practical solutions for class-inclusive workplaces

Our Mission

To understand the experience of professionals who come from working-class backgrounds, which we call First-Generation Professionals (FGPs), and provide practical solutions that will create more class-inclusive and innovative workplaces.

As featured in the Harvard Business Review,

“How Does Your Company Support “First-Generation Professionals”?

Key Findings

In 2019, we completed the first round of research, focusing on the finance and utility industries in California. Our study revealed:

24%

OF FGPS FOUND THEIR FIRST PROFESSIONAL JOB THROUGH A WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, COMPARED TO 7.6% OF NON-FGPS

2x

TWICE AS MANY FGPS FOUND EMPLOYEE GROUPS TO BE HELPFUL TO THEIR CAREER, COMPARED TO NON-FGPS

1/2

FGPS WERE HALF AS LIKELY AS NON-FGPS TO FEEL THEIR UNIQUE SKILLS ARE VALUED IN THE PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE

Get involved.

We’ll be launching the next phase of our study this year. The goal is to understand how someone's background, or class origin, impacts their career mobility. We’re seeking individuals and organizations who would like to participate in the next phase. Will you join us?

Yes, I want to get involved!