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@peerforward.bsky.social
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PeerForward is an education-focused nonprofit transforming the lives of youth from under-resourced communities by connecting them to college and careers. 🎓 postsecondary education and careers 🤝 positive peer influence 🌱 mentorship 🔗 PeerForward.org

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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Making the rounds in Detroit to see our Peer Leaders in action! 🌟 The school year is off to a great start! We can’t wait to see all that they will accomplish in the coming months.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Last Thursday, our High Point Peer Leaders hosted an FSA ID clinic! Creating your FSA ID is the first step to completing the FAFSA. Many students don’t realize that the FSA ID verification process can take days. It’s great to see our team working hard to make sure their classmates are on track!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happy Team Tuesday! This week, we’re spotlighting our California Peer Leaders for completing their Fall Training Camps! Good work, Peer Leaders. We hope you found the experience transformative! 🧡 #peerforward #peerleaders #falltrainingcamp
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Confused by CommonApp? Our Laurel Peer Leaders have got you covered! ☆ This team Tuesday, we wanted to share this post created by our Laurel PeerForward team! It provides valuable information on what CommonApp is, how it can be used, and what dates seniors should keep in mind.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thanks to the generosity of the Dodgers Foundation, PeerForward had the opportunity to send our Peer Leaders from Public Service Community School on a trip to Dodgers stadium! Thank you, @dodgersbot.bsky.social Foundation, for helping us provide this exciting experience to our students!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedicated professionals pushing beyond limits, breaking barriers, and driving innovation every single day.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This summer, we at PeerForward had our 30th annual Workshop season! With the help of our staff, volunteers, alumni, and advisors, 178 rising seniors received valuable leadership training and earned their Peer Leader status! Read more: www.peerforward.org/a-look-back-...
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A Look Back at PeerForward's 30th Workshop Season
This summer, we at PeerForward had our 30th annual Workshop season! With the help of our staff, volunteers, alumni, and advisors, 178 rising seniors received valuable leadership training and earned th...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Today we are giving a special shout out to our amazing PeerForward advisors! Not only do they take time out of their own summer vacations to accompany their Peer Leaders to our Workshops, but they assist their teams throughout the entirety of the school year as well!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Ever wonder what goes into hosting our large-scale, multi-day #PeerForward #Workshops? It’s a lot more than you think! Take a peek behind the curtain with PeerForward’s Managing Director of #Operations, Renee Tribbett: www.peerforward.org/a-peek-behin...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Thank you, #volunteers! Today, we want to #spotlight ALL our volunteers from the 2026 #Workshop season. We so deeply appreciate your dedication to uplifting our #students by helping them find the confidence to share their stories and pursue their #postsecondary goals.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Today we want to show some love to our Alumni Support Team! 🧡 Every Workshop season, young #PeerForward Alumni join us to help train the next generation of #PeerLeaders. Thank you, #Alumni, for giving back and pouring into our students. You are more appreciated than words can describe!
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Partnership for Student Success @ps-success.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Students can uniquely guide each other through big transitions. This free online training developed with @cuny.edu K16 Initiatives, Peer Power, & @peerforward.bsky.social helps leaders build effective peer mentoring programs. 🔗https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/online-training/
A square promotional graphic with a dark purple background and a blue triangular accent on the right side advertising FREE TRAINING MODULES from the Partnership for Student Success. At the top left white arrows point to the text FREE TRAINING MODULES in white and yellow font next to the white Partnership for Student Success logo. In the center yellow text reads SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR PEERS WITH POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONS followed by a list written in bold white text that includes RECRUITING, TRAINING, and DEFINING AND MEASURING SUCCESS. The bottom of the graphic features a white bar displaying logos for CUNY K16 Initiatives, Peer Power, and PeerForward.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We wrapped up our 2026 summer #Workshop season after hosting 3 successful Workshops on 3 different #college campuses across the continental U.S.! Spending time training the next generation to be great leaders is our idea of summer fun! How are you spending your #summer?
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Last week, we had our final Workshop of the season at Virginia Commonwealth University! 🧡✨ This recap video made by our Frederick Douglass High School Peer Leaders shows the Workshop experience through the eyes of an attending student!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ricardo Brens is our PeerForward Advisor from High School for Law and Public Service in New York City! His words, "don't fear being you and doing what you love," appear on this year's Advisor t-shirt. We had the chance to sit down with him to find out what makes PeerForward so special.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We sat down with #PeerForward #Advisor Charlene Schwartz from Public Service Community School to hear about her thoughts on the benefits of PeerForward #Workshops. Our Workshop at University of San Diego starts tomorrow, meaning a new group of students will soon get this unforgettable experience!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#PeerForward Alumni and #Navy #veteran Lakeedra Robbins leveraged her #military benefits to pursue her goal of a #college degree. When she received her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Arizona State University, she finished a journey she began as a Peer Leader: www.peerforward.org/lakeedra-rob...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our Detroit Workshop at Wayne State University is only a week away! Today, in honor of our upcoming Workshop, we're looking back at some pics of our Detroit Peer Leaders at their Washington College Workshop last year. See you all next week! #peerforward #detroit #collegeaccess #peerleaders
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
PeerForward Alumni Reionna Green is officially a first-generation HBCU college graduate! In December of 2025, Reionna earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural with an Animal and Pre-veterinary Science emphasis from the beautiful Alcorn State University. 🔗: www.peerforward.org/alumni-reion...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Introducing PeerForward's 2026 Workshop Locations! Workshop season kicks off in just 2 WEEKS at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan! The following week we will be at University of San Diego in California. We will then close out with our biggest Workshop at Virginia Commonwealth University!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Last week, full time PeerForward employees and summer staff alike gathered on the University of the District of Columbia and American University campuses to prepare for the Workshop season ahead. This summer is gearing up to be a great one, so stay tuned!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
It’s Juneteenth and at PeerForward we’re reflecting on our collective history and what this day means to our community. Today we rest so that tomorrow we can continue to move forward with strength. 🧡 #peerforward #juneteenth #freedomday
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Deloitte’s #ImpactDay in partnership with #PeerForward took place at Suitland High School in Maryland where 115 rising seniors, including Peer Leaders, were joined by Deloitte employees and PeerForward Coaches! Read more in our latest blog post: www.peerforward.org/deloitte-is-...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This spring, #PeerForward #Alumni Janae Newsom earned her Doctor of #Education in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California State University, East Bay. In our latest blog post, she speaks more about her experience pursuing this advanced degree: www.peerforward.org/now-introduc...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
As a #first-generation #college student, PeerForward Alumni Jemimah Tchabong made big waves on campus! She recently #graduated from Stevenson University with a B.S. in computer information systems and a minor in psychology. Read more about her college experience: www.peerforward.org/jemimah-tcha...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Last Friday, Peer Leaders and a group of their peers from the Academy of Health Sciences had the pleasure of visiting the Deloitte Arlington office for a personal development session! This session focused on personal branding; helping students better understand how to position their strengths.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The next installment of our #CareerConnections series is here. Today, we are spotlighting Daelyn Waters of NBC Sports Boston! Daelyn is an Alumni of our program who is now a producer and editor for NBC Sports Boston! We caught up with her to learn more. Read the full interview below 👇
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How a Leap of Faith Landed PeerForward Alumni Daelyn Waters her Dream Job
Daelyn Waters started her professional journey in a television production class at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. At the same time, Daelyn honed her professional and leadership skills as a PeerForward...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On to the next chapter! 🎓✨ This #TeamTuesday, we want to take a moment to celebrate our graduating Berkeley Peer Leaders! Their team created these graphics to show where they’re headed next as well as the role they played during their time as Peer Leaders. We love to see it!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
#PeerForward #Alumni Jordan Dunston is the epitome of a #Morehouse Man! He is #graduating with honors, Suma Cum Laude – Howard Thurman Honors Program, and a B.A. in Business Administration with a Management Concentration. Read more in our latest blog post: www.peerforward.org/jordan-dunst...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#PeerForward #Alumni Music Miranda gives everything she does her all; her education is no exception! This spring, she #graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television. Congratulations, Music! Read more: www.peerforward.org/music-mirand...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Congratulations to our Lake Wales Peer Leaders for being chosen as our 2026 Social Media Team of the Year! 🏆✨ Presented annually in honor of the life and legacy of Korie D. Rose, this award recognizes a team with a standout social media presence and meaningful impact through their platform!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
To wrap up #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we are spotlighting our dynamic advisor duo from Parkdale High School: Amanda Metzel and Oscar Peña! We caught up with them to learn more about their experiences as PeerForward advisors: www.peerforward.org/a-conversati...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
May 7th is Black Teacher Day! On this day, we honor the profound impact of Black educators as mentors, role models, and pillars of communities. In celebration, we are highlighting Malcolm Harris, our PeerForward advisor from Legacy Leadership High School.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This #teacherappreciationweek, we are spotlighting Irene Leger, our PeerForward advisor at Kahuka High and Intermediate School! We caught up with her to learn her insights into the PeerForward program and how it has impacted her Peer Leaders and their community at large.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We’re kicking things off by showing some love to our PeerForward advisors. Not only do they assist their teams throughout the entirety of the school year, but they take time out of their own summer vacations to accompany their Peer Leaders at their Workshops as well!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Do you feel the magnetic pull of #PeerForward? Matthew Moor does! Matthew Moor is a PeerForward Alumni turned volunteer who completed his Workshop back in 2010. He #volunteers to give back to students who were in the same position he was at that age.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We've been forging our own path forward for 30 years. That's three decades of impact, peer-to-peer leadership, and helping students defy the odds! Explore our 30th Anniversary page for a look back at our journey and how students are still leading the way forward: www.peerforward.org/30-year-anni...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Following his retirement in May of 2024, Neil Wertheimer immediately began to look for volunteer opportunities he could take advantage of with his newly freed schedule. That is how he found PeerForward. Read more about his volunteer experience with our us below 👇 www.peerforward.org/writing-coac...
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What Makes Volunteering so Rewarding for Writing Coach Neil Wertheimer
Our Writing Coaches prepare Peer Leaders to navigate the college application process. One such volunteer is Neil Wertheimer!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In honor of #NationalVolunteerWeek, and PeerForward’s 30th anniversary, we want to take the time to show appreciation for all the volunteers who have helped us along the way. Pictured are a few of MANY who have contributed to PeerForward’s success. Thank you, volunteers, for everything!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Our Peer Leaders blossomed at their Spring Training Camps! Over the last few months, Peer Leaders from across the country and Bermuda attended their training camps to plan their final PeerForward campaign of the year and review their progress to date. Read more: www.peerforward.org/our-peer-lea...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Sometimes #leadership begins quietly: in a hallway, when you see a flyer and decide to take a chance. Gisselle Oval is one of the first Peer Leaders from the PeerForward in the College sector. Learn more about Giselle's PeerForward story in our latest blog post: www.peerforward.org/she-found-he...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Students across the nation and Bermuda need support now more than ever before, and our #volunteers are up for the challenge! This summer, you can join the ranks and make a difference! Read more about the roles and apply here: www.peerforward.org/volunteer-ap...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
For 30 years now, #PeerForward has been a force of positive peer influence. We're not done yet; we're just getting started! At the heart of this #anniversary is a simple truth: #peer #leadership changes outcomes—and #access changes everything.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
What’s one way you give back to your community? 🤔 If you’re a service driven individual, we have #volunteer opportunities for you! We’re living in unprecedented times, and #students need your support now more than ever. Find out how YOU can make a difference: www.peerforward.org/volunteer-ap...
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Behind every successful woman is HERSELF! ✨ Aunie Miller is one of our full time #PeerForward Coaches serving schools from the Prince George’s County region. PeerForward aims to uplift strong women like Aunie who are inspiring the next generation of young women leaders! 🧡 #womenshistorymonth #whm
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Last week, our Peer Leaders from the DMV and Lake Wales had their Spring Training Camps! 🌸🌷🌱 Thank you to all our teams for showing up with electric energy. We can’t wait to see your upcoming campaign events! #peerforward #peerleaders #TeamTuesday #springtrainingcamp
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Our Public Service Community School #PeerLeaders have been hard at work! Not only did they recently attend their Spring Training Camp; they hosted a #FAFSA bingo event as well. Their goal for this event was to help their peers learn the terms now, so college is easier later. Great work, team!
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
#PeerForward recently convened thought leaders across the public and private sectors in #WashingtonD.C. for an insightful discussion about the importance of #youthleadership, particularly in today’s divisive political and social climate. Read more: www.peerforward.org/peerforward-...
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PeerForward Salon Event Gathers D.C. Thought Leaders to Discuss Youth Leadership
What happens when young people don’t see themselves as leaders early on? This is just one question addressed at our recent salon event.
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Last week, our Peer Leaders from Hawai’i and Bermuda attended their Spring Training Camps! From reflecting on their data to planning future campaign activities, our teams did it all! #peerleaders #peerforward #springtrainingcamp #teamtuesday
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PeerForward @peerforward.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
‼️LAST WEEK TO APPLY‼️ Alumni Support Team application close THIS SATURDAY. If you are a #PeerForward #Alumni looking for a summer job, THIS is the opportunity for you. Explore our open roles and apply to be part of our 30th year of transforming lives. 🧡 🔗: www.peerforward.org/join-the-alu...
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