Events
Wayne State University
Join us for the 2026 PeerForward Workshop season. This workshop will take place at the Wayne State University, 42 W. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48202, on July 9th – July […]
The PeerForward Blog
Volunteers
What Makes Volunteering so Rewarding for Writing Coach Neil Wertheimer
At PeerForward, we strive to connect service-driven professionals with an opportunity to guide the next generation of leaders. During our summer Workshops, our Writing Coaches and College Coaches prepare hundreds of Peer Leaders […]
Impact
Looking back at the Workshop Season 2025
This summer, PeerForward held its annual Workshops, which train students to be exemplary leaders in their communities and create a college-going culture in their schools. While residing on a college […]
In The News
PeerForward featured on Channel 8
We’re thrilled to share that PeerForward made headlines in Las Vegas with our University of Nevada Las Vegas Workshop! Channel 8 News (a CBS local affiliate) visited the UNLV Campus […]
The Movement
World Teacher Day Spotlight: Basheeru Camara
Tomorrow, October 5th, is World Teacher Day! In celebration, PeerForward is highlighting Basheeru Camara, who acted as an Advisor for The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem during the […]
Volunteers
Volunteer Theresa Speaks as a First Time College Coach
Volunteers are the pillars of the PeerForward community due to their immense dedication to student success. Theresa Carson, a Senior Sourcing Specialist at Amtrak excitedly served as a PeerForward College […]
Events
The 2024 Workshop Season Comes to a Close
This summer, PeerForward held four Workshops dedicated to training our Peer Leaders to uplift their fellow students and serve their community through three high-impact campaigns: Campaign Apply, Campaign Connect, and […]
In The News
PeerForward is “On Track for Good” with Amtrak
With a shared commitment to creating equitable opportunities for people in underserved communities across the nation, PeerForward and Amtrak have come together to support first generation, college-bound high school students […]
Press
PeerForward is featured in The New York Times Magazine
“[My mother] was telling me, even though this happened, you can’t let this stop you from your ambitions. There’s always going to be setbacks in life, and you just have […]
