Johnson & Johnson’s Bridge to Employment (BTE)
Seed Bombs, Eco-science, and City Planning Activity During a DIY seed bomb-making activity in March, Bridge to Employment (BTE) students…
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Cheryl L. Baxter – “Why I joined the PEF Board: my full circle moment”
I want to share with you why I joined the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF)’s Board of Directors. Let’s just say, my election…
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PhillyGoes2College Selects I AM PHL Student Winners to be Featured at Wawa Welcome America Block Party
Philadelphia’s high schoolers showed off their one-of-a-kind talent for a chance to win one-of-a-kind prizes through the 2024 I AM…
Read full article >What Students Want: Insights from Youth Conversations and Surveys on Work Opportunities
We’ve engaged in conversations, pop-up events, and surveys with Philly’s high school students to capture their perspectives on internship, apprenticeship,…
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Middle School Field Trip to the Museum of the American Revolution
On March 21, 2024, a group of 7th and 8th graders from Middle Years Alternative in West Philadelphia visited the…
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Fostering College Readiness Trip to Pennsylvania College of Technology
On Friday, March 22, a group of 19 students and chaperones boarded a coach bus to make the 3.5 hour…
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College Access and Success Ecosystem’s March 6 Working Meeting
For its second working meeting last week, the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) convened over 60 individuals representing K-12,…
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Olney Students in College Access Program Visit Saint Joseph’s University
Olney High School students in PEF’s College Access Program (CAP) had an opportunity to visit and explore Saint Joseph’s University…
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An Update from Scholars Recipient & College Access Program Grad, Daniarkos Pierre
Last fall, PEF’s Philadelphia Scholars partnership with the Almac Group expanded with a second STEM major student. Among all College Access…
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Sparking Career Excitement & Exploration in the Middle Grades
PEF’s Middle Grades Initiative aims to provide career exploration and self-discovery opportunities that help middle school students understand, experience, and…
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Fostering College Readiness Students Visit Kutztown
This past fall, through PEF’s Fostering College Readiness Program, three staff chaperones and 27 guests boarded a coach bus heading…
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