The PeerForward Blog
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PeerForward Leadership Council Hosts Future Leaders Fundraiser in NYC
The PeerForward Leadership Council joined by Development Manager, Nicole Sauder (right) When you bring together a room full of people inspired by a common mission, magic happens. On April 24, […]
Alumni
PeerForward Welcomes Coaches-in-Training
Second Cohort of Coaches-in-Training Begin their Journey On April 11, PeerForward officially ushered in a new cohort of Coaches-in-Training, marking our second year of recruiting a group of promising young leaders to continue their […]
Student Stories
Peer Leader August Taylor Takes the Stage at VPP All-Stars Night
On April 6, 2019, our partners at Venture Philanthropy Partners celebrated their 19-year legacy of bringing meaningful philanthropic investment and change to the Greater Washington region at their All-Stars Night. […]
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Brother International Corporation hosts PeerForward Career Day
On March 21, Brother International Corporation hosted 25 Peer Leaders from New York City schools Global Learning Collaborative, Shuylerville Preparatory High School, and Thurgood Marshall Academy at their Bridgewater, New Jersey headquarters for a special PeerForward Career […]
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PeerForward Teams Make Final Push for Early FAFSA Completion
The earlier students file the FAFSA, the more federal aid is available to be them. Further, research shows that filing the FAFSA early increases a student’s likelihood of college enrollment by 50%. That’s […]
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PeerForward Teams Ignite Campaigns to Increase Career Awareness
Students who make a connection between going to college and achieving career goals are six times more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree, according to research by the Bridgespan Group. That’s why our Peer Leaders […]
Student Stories
Mid-Year Reviews Showing Positive Results at PeerForward Schools
Follyvi Dossa (L), Moses Matos (C), Patrick Brito (R), Peer Leaders at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change in NYC. At PeerForward schools across the country, mid-year reviews are underway. These in-depth […]
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Showing (stylishly) the way to success!
Peer Leaders at Lake Marion High School in Santee, South Carolina are gearing up their peers for postsecondary success with an extra, stylish flair. Before parting for holiday break, this PeerForward team hosted “Fashion […]