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Attention upcoming high school seniors or recent graduates!! Check out this scholarship opportunity offered by the Flournoy family foundation. Please apply via the below link by July 5th!

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Please don’t forget to take advantage of this free opportunity! Thank you to and for this opportunity. Make sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know you have registered.

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And we are back! We have listened to the feedback and are excited to announce our webinars will now be seminars and held in person. Please join us for our first seminar of the year, March 19th at 3p. We are discussing mental health: anxiety, depression, and the influences of social media and music. This will be presented by Demorise Barnes, LCSW. Demorise has over nine years of experience in social work. You don’t want to miss this free event! Food will be provided. Head over to our website to register today!

*Transportation will not be provided*

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“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.” –Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are excited to continue carry the torch of this great man as we continue to build our community through Up Next Initiative.

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Up Next Initiative wishes you a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to the relationships & partnerships that we will build this year. If you are a minority professional or student, we would love to have you apart of our organization.

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Today is the last day to vote in the runoff election in Georgia! Our work is not done. Let’s finish strong!

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Happy Thanksgiving from Up Next Initiative!

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Have you voted? Today is the LAST day to vote early! Avoid lines on Election Day by taking the opportunity to vote early. ELECTION day is on November 8th! Make sure your vote is counted!! America is depending on you.

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Up Next Initiative in the community today at Del Webb’s Charity Expo! We are also actively seeking volunteers to assist with various aspects of organization as well. We can’t wait to work with you!

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Up Next Initiative is on the road again with recruiting! If you are a minority student seeking mentorship or resources please visit our website for more information! If you are a minority professional who is looking for ways to give back, please visit our website for information on how to become involved. We are also actively seeking volunteers to assist with various aspects of organization as well. We can’t wait to work with you!

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We enjoined our networking event this past weekend at Main Event! Visit the website to see our future events.

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Thank you to those who joined us for Career Changing Charges presented by Justin Jackson, MPA, PSP! Look out on the website for the recap! Visit our website for future webinars.

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Have you registered yet?? Join us on May 22nd at 6p via Zoom as we discuss driving under the influence and other career changing charges presented by Justin Jackson, MPA. Register today at www.upnextinitiative.org/event.

Did you know?? Above you can find some statistics from the Toney Law Firm that involves driving under the influence. There are a lot of consequences that can stem from drunk driving — none more devastating than the loss of life. Protect your life and others by choosing ride share, which has decreased alcohol-related fatalities by 6.1% and overall US traffic deaths by 4% according to the National Bureau or Economic Research.

Join us on May 22nd at 6p via Zoom as we discuss driving under the influence and other career-changing charges presented by Justin Jackson, MPA. Register today at www.upnextinitiative.org/events.

Oh how we’ve missed you! We’re back with another exciting webinar. Join us on May 22, 2022 at 6p via Zoom to discuss Career Changing Charges presented by Justin Jackson, MPA. Officer Jackson is an 8-year veteran in law enforcement serving as a Major Crimes Detective with the Atlanta Police Department and a reserve officer with the Tyrone Police Department.

Learn about the consequences of actions you may not think are ‘a big deal’ but can carry big consequences! We want you to be careful and thoughtful as you transition into independence and the start of your career!

Register today at www.upnextinitiative.org/events.

Up Next Initiative celebrates the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court! She is the first African American female to serve in this position. Representation matters! Keep dreaming mentees! Head over to www.upnextinitiative.org to learn how you can be apart of developing the next generation of minority professionals or be mentored by a minority professional!

Up Next Initiative is seeking student volunteers to assist with our efforts to spread the word about our organization! If you are a current or former student who has benefited from any aspect of the program, please help us by becoming an ambassador on your high school or college campus today. You will earn volunteer hours that would beneficial to you in your college application, social organization, or internships/post graduate programs.

Volunteering is beneficial in so many ways, and we look forward to your face being at the forefront of Up Next Initiative. Email us at [email protected] for more details!

Unfortunately, we will need to reschedule today’s webinar as our speaker is under the weather. Please be on the lookout for the rescheduled date. We look forward to connecting with you again soon, and we appreciate your understanding!

We are less than a week away! Who’s ready???

Join us on March 13th at 6p as we discuss financial freedom with Dr. Christopher Cole, Financial Strategist and Day Trader. Head over to the website to register at

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Have you registered yet??? Join us on March 13th at 6p as we discuss financial freedom with Dr. Christopher Cole, Financial Strategist and Day Trader. Head over to the website to register at

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Have did he/she do it? That’s not important to me at 18 or is it? Financial Freedom takes time and it takes a plan. Join us on March 13th at 6p as we discuss financial freedom with Dr. Christopher Cole, Financial Strategist and Day Trader. Head over to the website to register at

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Last month’s webinar recap is here!!! SWIPE and visit our blog to see highlights from our Resume Writing & Interviewing webinar.

This year we are rolling out a blog feature so you don’t miss the professional development provided by Up Next Initiative. If you’re ever not able to join us for one of our webinars, head over to our website to get a full recap.

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Today while we are all honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us reflect on the courage it takes to be in the minority while boldly standing up for what’s right. With that being said, be the change you would like to see in YOUR community and consider getting involved with organizations such as Up Next Initiative as we nurture the next generation of minority professionals.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Thank you to our host for providing our students with great information this past Sunday. Thank you to those who attended as well. If you missed out, no worries, we will provide a rewind for you via email! We looks forward to seeing you in March for our Financial Literacy webinar!

We are excited to kick off the new year with our Resume Writing & Interviewing Webinar presented by La’Tashia Hooks! ✍️ Join us on Sunday, January 9th at 6p via Zoom. Applying for your dream job in a competitive market can be daunting so let’s make sure your resume stands out above the rest. Interviewing in a pandemic has definitely changed employers approach and we want you to be prepared for any interview style thrown your way! Head over to www.upnextinitiative.org/events to register today. We can’t wait to see you!

Happy New Year on behalf of Up Next Initiative! 🎉🎊We are excited for our line up of webinars and events for the new year! We are so thankful for those mentors and mentees who chose to be apart of our organization in 2021 and are excited about the impact this organization will have on students this year. If you are minority student looking for an organization to assist you through your journey to your dream career please visit our website to learn more! Join us on Sunday for our first webinar of the year as we discuss Interviewing & Resume Writing ✍️

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Merry Christmas from Up Next Initiative!!!

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🗝🗝 We've got the keys to a successful interview!!
Register today to learn how to write an effective resume and how to master any interview, that will land you the perfect career!!

January 9th is the date, so make sure you register now at www.upnextinitiative.org to join us. I promise you don't want to miss it!! 😁

Have you ever thought about "studying abroad”?

It's the opportunity to pursue your college studies in a foreign country. Some students enroll in an international program for a semester or even a year!! The possibilities are limitless.

To learn more check out the benefits listed on our flyer aswell as this helpful link https://www.gooverseas.com/study-abroad

"Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference." — Kathy Calvin

Today consider giving in efforts to help create, develop, and nurture the next generation of minority professionals.

To donate visit
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Class of 2022, with only 5 months left, we're sending you a reminder to keep pushing! You're almost to the finish line, so finish strong.

🗝🗝 We've got the keys to a successful interview!!
Register today to learn how to write an effective resume and how to master any interview, that will land you the perfect career!!

January 9th is the date, so make sure you register now at www.upnextinitiative.org to join us. I promise you don't want to miss it!! 😁

Self Motivation is the driving force to keep you going!! You must be your biggest supporter when in college!! Times will get rough, so having a self motivated mentality will help make things more manageable! Check out the Monday motivation we have for you today!! Allow this to serve as a gentle reminder to don't stop and keep going!!