College Access Program Brings the Celebration to Olney Charter High Seniors
Each May, PEF’s College Access Coordinators organize a moving medallion celebration to cap off their students’ journey of learning, hard…
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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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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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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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PEF’s Jared Epler Leads Statewide Dialogue on Counselor Self-Care
Counselors across the Commonwealth are working hard to ensure students do not lose any ground in the pursuit of their…
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PEF Partners to Produce Comprehensive COVID Resource Guide
The Philadelphia Education Fund joined with our partners at Philadelphia Futures and Summer Search Philadelphia to produce the COVID-19 Resource…
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Congratulations to Christina Holiday, PEF College Access Coordinator
A BIG congratulations goes to Christina Holiday for receiving a scholarship to attend the College Board Prepárate Conference in Las…
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PEF Welcomes Jared Epler, Director of TRIO College Access Program
As a first-generation college student himself, Jared brings a personal commitment to the work of PEF’s College Access Program, along…
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More than 100 Ninth Graders Encouraged to Make Courageous Choices
Freshmen interested in the College Access Program are invited to attend PEF’s Ninth Grade Experience – an early exposure program…
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