ABOUT US

Our story

The NextG SAV PDX is a growing community joining together to support the next generation of Black business leaders in Portland, Oregon, and Savannah, Georgia.

Our mentorship programs support young men who have started a business and need coaching or who have a business idea and need support getting started. We also work with teens who show an interest in or aptitude for entrepreneurship.

After completing The NextG SAV PDX’s mentorship program, participants come away with an understanding of how to start and run a business, connections to experts and peers who provide continued support, and practical tools like a business plan and practice pitching their ideas to family members and funders.

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mission

To unite a collective of entrepreneurs and community leaders dedicated to empowering the forthcoming wave of Black business pioneers. Through our mentorship initiatives, we aim to guide young Black men in navigating the obstacles frequently encountered in their paths, including educational barriers, financial hurdles, and the allure of gang involvement and street life

NextG SAV PDX program summary

NextG SAV PDX deployed an outreach team to target youth and young adults who are susceptible to gun-related violence. We consistently foster healthy peer-to-peer relationships and provide mentorship and basic needs wraparound services; NextG SAV PDX fulfills the immediate needs of underserved youth and young adults.

MENTORSHIP

Our mentorship and violence interruption program model aims to inform and influence at-risk individuals by educating them on day-to-day safety, critical thinking, and stress management skills to decrease the chances of finding themselves in risky situations and increase their chances of a positive and prosperous future.

OUTREACH

Our outreach team comprises several Conflict Resolution Specialists and Guidance Advisors, covering shifts 24 hours per day, five days per week. It ensures Next G’s presence is impactful and results in support anytime, day or night. Our team is regularly in the streets, schools, and local hot spots within city limits.

R. E. A. L.

PATHWAY PROCESS

Youths are launched into the career field of their choice
Paired with an industry expert for career coaching
Continued support from NextG SAV PDX

Routine encounters (phone calls/Zoom/in-person meetings)
Establish trusted relationships

Draft life goals
Strengthen skill set through training and development workshops)

Youths are launched into the career field of their choice
Paired with an industry expert for career coaching
Continued support from NextG SAV PDX

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

20 youth in work

Successfully placed 20 youth in work programs and career-building positions. Checking in on progress, how they like the jobs, performance, and what skills all have learned.

Youth 1. 17 yrs old

Youth 1. 17 yrs old: Answers phones at a leasing office. Focus on building bank account savings to buy first car.

Youth 2. 15 years old

He works as a peer counselor and strives to earn money to buy his school clothes.

Youth 3. 13 yrs old

13 yrs old: Works at a bike repair shop. Helps to pay bills in family household.

PARENTS SUPPORT

Getting support from parents to get kids currently involved in positive programs.

AT-RISK YOUTH

Each at-risk youth we engage for the work program is receptive to what NextG SAV PDX is offering. The summer jobs we have available are motivating to youth because currently being paid for the work.