ABOUT
FGLA is a whole-person centered mentoring and academic support program that delivers life-skills and motivation in a proven, engaging format.Our programs are MILLENNIAL driven to academically support our school aged youth.We take pride in our authentic ability to relate to the youth and encourage them in a language they understand.We serve ages 7 to 24.
History
For the last 6 years we have been testing out different models of mentoring/tutoring programs throughout the greater Cincinnati area serving grades 3-12th and now we finally have an evidenced based model that will help build a talented and educational workforce by attraction, retainment, and recruitment.
Vision and passion don’t often combine, but in the case of FGLA, we find an organization that is driven by both. FGLA started in 2012 on the campus of University of Cincinnati with the original focus of addressing the collegiate dropout rates. However, our founder quickly recognized the need for a positive mentor influence prior to the college experience and steered his efforts toward impacting collegiate bound high schoolers.
Vision and passion don’t often combine, but in the case of FGLA, we find an organization that is driven by both. FGLA started in 2012 on the campus of University of Cincinnati with the original focus of addressing the collegiate dropout rates. However, our founder quickly recognized the need for a positive mentor influence prior to the college experience and steered his efforts toward impacting collegiate bound high schoolers.
Testimonials:
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
"I have found Mr. Sherman to be very professional and passionate about the work in which he and FGLA engages. Through FGLA, he has worked with diverse groups of individuals on many occasions. FGLA is a blossoming community asset that will continue to grow in expertise".
Hakim K. Evans
Director of Annual Giving and Liaison to the Young Professionals
"I have found Mr. Sherman to be very professional and passionate about the work in which he and FGLA engages. Through FGLA, he has worked with diverse groups of individuals on many occasions. FGLA is a blossoming community asset that will continue to grow in expertise".
Hakim K. Evans
Director of Annual Giving and Liaison to the Young Professionals
Winton Place Youth Center
“Working with (FGLA) First Generation Leaders of America has been a great experience. I have to say I admire their professionalism, punctuality, and engaging demeanor.It’s not often that the students of WPYC easily warm up to an outside facilitator, however, not only do they adore FGLA, but they also continuously ask me when they’re coming back.”
Jamieson Williams, Executive Director
“Working with (FGLA) First Generation Leaders of America has been a great experience. I have to say I admire their professionalism, punctuality, and engaging demeanor.It’s not often that the students of WPYC easily warm up to an outside facilitator, however, not only do they adore FGLA, but they also continuously ask me when they’re coming back.”
Jamieson Williams, Executive Director
PHOENIX International School
“The mentors engaged our students in exercises that forced introspection to develop their ability to see their own strengths as individuals. It was a tremendous experience for them, and it inspired me to inquire about the possibility of continued work with our students.”
Jessica Rone, M. ED Principal
“The mentors engaged our students in exercises that forced introspection to develop their ability to see their own strengths as individuals. It was a tremendous experience for them, and it inspired me to inquire about the possibility of continued work with our students.”
Jessica Rone, M. ED Principal
Boys Hope Girls Hope
“Mr. De’Voe Sherman and his staff were professional, punctual and relatable to our scholars. The mentors took the time to build a rapport with the scholars and made a positive difference in their life. I am grateful for the partnership BHGH has formed with First Generation Leaders of America.
Debbie Bowman, President of Boys Home Girls Hope
“Mr. De’Voe Sherman and his staff were professional, punctual and relatable to our scholars. The mentors took the time to build a rapport with the scholars and made a positive difference in their life. I am grateful for the partnership BHGH has formed with First Generation Leaders of America.
Debbie Bowman, President of Boys Home Girls Hope
NEWS
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