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Bridge to Employment Program Unites PEF, Mastery Charter Schools, and Drexel and La Salle Universities to Support Students’ Interest in Health Care in College and Career

Bridge to Employment Program Unites PEF, Mastery Charter Schools, and Drexel and La Salle Universities to Support Students’ Interest in Health Care in College and Career

Posted: October 25, 2021

Philadelphia Education Fund is proud to launch the Bridge to Employment (BTE) program for 40 tenth grade students this month….

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PEF Introduces New Board Member Valerie Brown

Posted: October 9, 2021

Valerie Brown is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight’s Philadelphia office. She has broad experience representing companies in complex…

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PEF Welcomes New Board Member Thomas Ball

Posted: October 9, 2021

Tom Ball recently retired after a 36-year career in the chemical industry. He was Vice President and GM, Active Oxygens,…

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Rachel Gerberick Joins PEF as CAP Coordinator

Posted: September 2, 2021

The Philadelphia Education Fund welcomes Rachel Gerberick as the new CAP Coordinator for Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School…

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Posted: July 26, 2021

The Philadelphia Education Fund is hiring a full-time coordinator for its College Access Program. The TRIO College Access Program Coordinator…

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English & Math Instructors Needed for 4-Week Class for HS Juniors

English & Math Instructors Needed for 4-Week Class for HS Juniors

Posted: July 16, 2021

The Philadelphia Education Fund is hiring English and Math instructors for its 4-week summer enrichment program for rising juniors enrolled…

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PEF Welcomes Bryan DeFoney as Director, TRIO – College Access Program

Posted: July 14, 2021

Bryan joined the PEF staff in July, and as the Director of TRIO, Bryan is responsible managing this key US…

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Free Career Exploration Workshops for Philly High School Grads

Posted: July 9, 2021

Do you know a recent high school graduate in the School District of Philadelphia who’s still exploring career options? Point…

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Experience Students’ Winning Spoken Word and Video Works at Wawa Welcome America

Posted: June 24, 2021

The winners of the PhillyGoes2College “I Am Philadelphia” contest are taking the stage at this year’s Wawa Welcome America Festival…

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PEF Partners with Philadelphia Foundation and Lenfest Foundation to Address Barriers to Foster Student Success

Posted: May 12, 2021

Youth involved in foster care experience unique challenges and barriers to educational attainment. Approximately 50% of former foster youth will…

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