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Gary Linnen talks all things PeerForward on HBCU White House
“It’s important for individuals to see us, to know that it can actually be done.” In the latest episode of the Detroit talk show HBCU White House, PeerForward CEO Gary […]
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PeerForward Expands Internationally to Bermuda
For 25 years, PeerForward has leveraged positive peer influence to empower low-income students in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Rooted in community-based solutions, PeerForward aims to combat the […]
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Empowering a New Cohort of Peer Leaders
A corps of motivated young leaders are ready to return to school and make a change! This summer, PeerForward traveled around the country inspiring and training a new generation of […]
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Deloitte Helps Peer Leaders Make their Brand
On February 25, PeerForward alongside Deloitte hosted “Making the Brand,” the first of a four-part professional development series geared toward graduating Peer Leaders and young alumni. Their first session, aptly title “Respect on Your Name” […]
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The PeerForward Movement Continues to Blossom at Spring Training Camps
In the spirit of spring, PeerForward teams are blooming with new ideas on how to continue the momentum on their college-going campaigns as they near the last quarter of the school year. In support of their continued success, PeerForward hosts Spring Training Camps to provide Peer […]
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“App-a-Thon” Connects PeerForward Teams to Apps that Aid College-Going Campaigns
There’s an app for almost anything these days; that includes apps for finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, and exploring different career paths! Built on the idea that these apps can be used […]
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Peer Leaders Across Prince George’s County School District Collaborate for College App Night
Essays, SATs, financial aid… with so many pieces to figure out when applying to college, it’s no wonder high school students and their families are often overwhelmed. This is especially […]
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History Made: First Ever PeerForward in College Workshop Held at Broward College
“Love. Growth. Proud. Historic. Heart. Community. Impressed. Astonishing. Seamless. Success.” These were the words used to describe the first ever PeerForward in College Workshop that took place Aug 24-25, 2019 at Broward […]
Alumni
2019 Summer Workshops Were a Success!
This Summer, more than 300 students joined the PeerForward movement. Students traveled from California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia to spend four days transforming their […]