Next Generation is a young professionals program that brings together approximately 30-40 professionals, interns, and graduate students between the ages of 21 and 30 years old who have demonstrated leadership at work, in the community or in college. Participants interact with community leaders, network with professionals, and go behind the scenes to explore difficult issues facing our community and learn from our successes. While exploring what it means to be a community trustee, this diverse group will learn from each other through interactive and problem solving activities.
Upcoming Program Registration Info:
Based on alumni feedback, we are taking time to evaluate and update the NextGen program. We will re-launch this important and exciting program soon. Please check back November 2025 for additional information.
Program Goals:
- To become a responsible, ethical leader committed to active community involvement and trusteeship.
- To encourage participants to live and work in Northeast Florida and serve as a community trustee.
- To gain a greater understanding of contemporary issues through interaction and problem solving with peers, leaders, and decision makers from all segments of the community.
- To broaden participants’ perspective and understanding of Northeast Florida’s assets and potential, stimulate interest and encourage a team approach in resolving community problems.
NextGen Class Selection:
Please visit back for details, the next NextGen program dates are being finalized.
“This has been an eye opener into Jacksonville that people don’t normally get. I’ve gained knowledge of history, ideas, hopes, dreams and goals from people behind the scenes that I never knew existed. It has reinforced my desire to make Jacksonville better.”
