Calling all career professionals! Volunteer to mentor a young person this summer
Are you inspired to give back this summer? Looking for a virtual volunteer experience? Sign up to serve as a…
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Our Hope Resides In Our Students
From the President and Staff of PEF The events of the past weeks serve to shine a light on…
Read full article >PEF TRIO Director Named to Adjunct Faculty at Penn
We are pleased to announce that Jared Epler, Director of PEF’s TRIO College Access Program, will teach “Career Counseling and …
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ICYMI: Listen to “College Affordability Traps and Solutions” Education First Compact
The Philadelphia Education Fund is on the front lines of the college affordability issue, working closely with Philadelphia’s most vulnerable…
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6ABC’s Inside Story Interviews PEF President Farah Jimenez
For Philadelphia’s students, what will the future of education look like? On Sunday, May 10, Farah Jimenez, PEF’s President shared…
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Virtual Ed Compact on Distance Learning a Big Hit
On April 28th, our Education First Compact Series presented “Distance Learning During COVID-19” as a virtual meeting, and it was…
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Reimagining Summer Internships During COVID
Summer jobs are about more than the paycheck. For the students we serve at the Philadelphia Education Fund, a summer…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Recognizes PEF’s Long-Time Partnership with CHUBB
We’re proud to be included in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s special section, “Faces of Philanthropy,” published April 16. Over the…
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PEF’s College Access Team Adds Instagram to Virtual Toolkit
One of the biggest challenges our College Access team has had during this period is connecting with students who’d normally…
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Chromebooks Keep Philadelphia Scholars on Track
Imagine trying to keep up with your college studies without the necessary technology. That is a harsh reality for many…
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