Workshops
Our workshops are designed with the needs of first-generation students in mind.
From 2019–2021, First Gen Empower hosted workshops covering the college and trade school application process, financial aid and scholarships, career pathways, succeeding in college, and much more.
All of our workshops are open to the public and available below. On this page, we have provided the presentation alongside the recording of the workshop (if available). To get the full experience, we encourage you to attend our workshops live!
Please note that we are regularly updating our resources to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.
All Workshops
Scholarship Writing Workshop
Receive the best tips and tricks, dos and don’ts, and all the resources to write your essay! At FGE, we break down the steps so you can thrive!
How to Describe Your Extracurricular Activities
Writing your extracurricular activities can be tricky- you can have a lot or not that many. We cover what it consists of, how you list them and describe them to impress the college admissions team!
Personal Statements
Personal statements are one of the most important aspects of the college application process. It allows you to highlight your accomplishments, obstacles, and character. That is why we’ll help you nail them down here!