PeerForward
@peerforward.bsky.social
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
🎓 postsecondary education and careers
🤝 positive peer influence
🌱 mentorship
🔗 PeerForward.org
Our Legacy Leadership Peer Leaders know ball! 🏀
#Throwback to the Brooklyn Dream Summit hosted by I Am Free to Dream! We are so grateful our students and PeerForward’s Manager of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships, Cornelius Williams, got to attend. What does dreaming mean to you? 💭
#Throwback to the Brooklyn Dream Summit hosted by I Am Free to Dream! We are so grateful our students and PeerForward’s Manager of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships, Cornelius Williams, got to attend. What does dreaming mean to you? 💭
January 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Our Legacy Leadership Peer Leaders know ball! 🏀
#Throwback to the Brooklyn Dream Summit hosted by I Am Free to Dream! We are so grateful our students and PeerForward’s Manager of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships, Cornelius Williams, got to attend. What does dreaming mean to you? 💭
#Throwback to the Brooklyn Dream Summit hosted by I Am Free to Dream! We are so grateful our students and PeerForward’s Manager of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships, Cornelius Williams, got to attend. What does dreaming mean to you? 💭
We’re closing out this week by celebrating #PeerForwardAlumni Avery Carter, a #firstgeneration college student, for graduating from @americanuniversity.bsky.social with his Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education! Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
January 23, 2026 at 7:11 PM
We’re closing out this week by celebrating #PeerForwardAlumni Avery Carter, a #firstgeneration college student, for graduating from @americanuniversity.bsky.social with his Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education! Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
Today, we honor the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us as we remember his teachings, reflect on his mission, and tap into our community. What acts of service are you participating in today?
#MLKday #mlkdayofservice #peerforward #peerleaders
Join us as we remember his teachings, reflect on his mission, and tap into our community. What acts of service are you participating in today?
#MLKday #mlkdayofservice #peerforward #peerleaders
January 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us as we remember his teachings, reflect on his mission, and tap into our community. What acts of service are you participating in today?
#MLKday #mlkdayofservice #peerforward #peerleaders
Join us as we remember his teachings, reflect on his mission, and tap into our community. What acts of service are you participating in today?
#MLKday #mlkdayofservice #peerforward #peerleaders
Today we want to congratulate our #PeerForward #Alumni, Maulana Jenkins, for earning her Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from University of Maryland Global Campus!
Read more about her #college experience in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
Read more about her #college experience in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
January 16, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Today we want to congratulate our #PeerForward #Alumni, Maulana Jenkins, for earning her Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from University of Maryland Global Campus!
Read more about her #college experience in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
Read more about her #college experience in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/graduation-s...
On Thursday, January 8th, our Academy of Health Science #PeerLeaders were joined by representatives Bobby Duyile, Khalid Omer, and Joshua Lay from @deloitteinsights.bsky.social for a #Career Exploration Workshop!
Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/the-art-of-c...
Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/the-art-of-c...
The Art of Career Exploration with Deloitte Academy
Our Academy of Health Science Peer Leaders were joined by representatives from Deloitte for a Career Exploration Workshop!
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January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
On Thursday, January 8th, our Academy of Health Science #PeerLeaders were joined by representatives Bobby Duyile, Khalid Omer, and Joshua Lay from @deloitteinsights.bsky.social for a #Career Exploration Workshop!
Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/the-art-of-c...
Read more in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/the-art-of-c...
College Summit/PeerForward began 30 years ago with just four students!
Those students shared the life-changing guidance they received with their friends, and our powerful peer-to-peer influence model began.
With your support, we can continue our positive impact: www.peerforward.org/donate/
Those students shared the life-changing guidance they received with their friends, and our powerful peer-to-peer influence model began.
With your support, we can continue our positive impact: www.peerforward.org/donate/
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
College Summit/PeerForward began 30 years ago with just four students!
Those students shared the life-changing guidance they received with their friends, and our powerful peer-to-peer influence model began.
With your support, we can continue our positive impact: www.peerforward.org/donate/
Those students shared the life-changing guidance they received with their friends, and our powerful peer-to-peer influence model began.
With your support, we can continue our positive impact: www.peerforward.org/donate/
Submissions in, dreams unlocked! ✨🎓
It’s the first Team Tuesday of 2026! Today we’re highlighting our Public Service Peer Leaders for reminding us to get those college applications in!
Parents, have your children started their college applications yet? How many schools have they applied to? 👀
It’s the first Team Tuesday of 2026! Today we’re highlighting our Public Service Peer Leaders for reminding us to get those college applications in!
Parents, have your children started their college applications yet? How many schools have they applied to? 👀
January 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Submissions in, dreams unlocked! ✨🎓
It’s the first Team Tuesday of 2026! Today we’re highlighting our Public Service Peer Leaders for reminding us to get those college applications in!
Parents, have your children started their college applications yet? How many schools have they applied to? 👀
It’s the first Team Tuesday of 2026! Today we’re highlighting our Public Service Peer Leaders for reminding us to get those college applications in!
Parents, have your children started their college applications yet? How many schools have they applied to? 👀
We’re kicking off this new year right by highlighting our Berkeley Institute Peer Leaders from Bermuda! 🧡
Last month, they hosted an apply day at their school where they assisted their peers in completing college applications. THIS is what we like to see! 👏
#collegeapplications #peerleaders
Last month, they hosted an apply day at their school where they assisted their peers in completing college applications. THIS is what we like to see! 👏
#collegeapplications #peerleaders
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We’re kicking off this new year right by highlighting our Berkeley Institute Peer Leaders from Bermuda! 🧡
Last month, they hosted an apply day at their school where they assisted their peers in completing college applications. THIS is what we like to see! 👏
#collegeapplications #peerleaders
Last month, they hosted an apply day at their school where they assisted their peers in completing college applications. THIS is what we like to see! 👏
#collegeapplications #peerleaders
We're taking a break for the holiday season and will return on January 5th, 2026! Thank you for spending 2025 with us. See you in the new year!
December 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We're taking a break for the holiday season and will return on January 5th, 2026! Thank you for spending 2025 with us. See you in the new year!
This holiday season, we’re filled with hope and gratitude for the opportunity to open doors to brighter futures!
We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year to advance this critical work. On behalf of our amazing Peer Leaders and dedicated staff, wishing you a joyful holiday season!
We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year to advance this critical work. On behalf of our amazing Peer Leaders and dedicated staff, wishing you a joyful holiday season!
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This holiday season, we’re filled with hope and gratitude for the opportunity to open doors to brighter futures!
We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year to advance this critical work. On behalf of our amazing Peer Leaders and dedicated staff, wishing you a joyful holiday season!
We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year to advance this critical work. On behalf of our amazing Peer Leaders and dedicated staff, wishing you a joyful holiday season!
When Usher’s New Look comes through, expect to learn something new.
Thanks to a recent collaboration, the Usher’s New Look Team visited two PeerForward schools in Detroit: Detroit Edison Public School Academy and the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
Read more in our latest blogpost 👇
Thanks to a recent collaboration, the Usher’s New Look Team visited two PeerForward schools in Detroit: Detroit Edison Public School Academy and the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
Read more in our latest blogpost 👇
Usher's New Look Helps PeeForward Students Find their Pitch
In partnership with PeerForward, Usher’s New Look facilitated “Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Using Generative AI” sessions at two PeerForward Detroit high schools, Detroit Edison Public School Academy ...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When Usher’s New Look comes through, expect to learn something new.
Thanks to a recent collaboration, the Usher’s New Look Team visited two PeerForward schools in Detroit: Detroit Edison Public School Academy and the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
Read more in our latest blogpost 👇
Thanks to a recent collaboration, the Usher’s New Look Team visited two PeerForward schools in Detroit: Detroit Edison Public School Academy and the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
Read more in our latest blogpost 👇
This #TeamTuesday, we want to give a shout out to our Detroit Edison #PeerLeaders! Last week, they attended the Usher's New Look (UNL) training camp where they conducted these FANTASTIC interviews. It's so inspiring to hear about their major takeaways from the event. Great work, Peer Leaders!
December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This #TeamTuesday, we want to give a shout out to our Detroit Edison #PeerLeaders! Last week, they attended the Usher's New Look (UNL) training camp where they conducted these FANTASTIC interviews. It's so inspiring to hear about their major takeaways from the event. Great work, Peer Leaders!
Home for the Holidays recap! ❄️💙
Last weekend, we had our annual #HomefortheHolidays celebrations! #PeerForward Alumni, staff, volunteers, and advisors gathered to share the #holiday cheer. With good food, fun games, and great company, it was a night to remember!
Last weekend, we had our annual #HomefortheHolidays celebrations! #PeerForward Alumni, staff, volunteers, and advisors gathered to share the #holiday cheer. With good food, fun games, and great company, it was a night to remember!
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Home for the Holidays recap! ❄️💙
Last weekend, we had our annual #HomefortheHolidays celebrations! #PeerForward Alumni, staff, volunteers, and advisors gathered to share the #holiday cheer. With good food, fun games, and great company, it was a night to remember!
Last weekend, we had our annual #HomefortheHolidays celebrations! #PeerForward Alumni, staff, volunteers, and advisors gathered to share the #holiday cheer. With good food, fun games, and great company, it was a night to remember!
We at PeerForward are excited to announce the addition of three distinguished executives to our Board of Directors: Michael Affronti of Bumble, Leigh Manheim Levine of Coach, and Anthony Campanelli of Deloitte.
Read the full press release in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/bumble-coach...
Read the full press release in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/bumble-coach...
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We at PeerForward are excited to announce the addition of three distinguished executives to our Board of Directors: Michael Affronti of Bumble, Leigh Manheim Levine of Coach, and Anthony Campanelli of Deloitte.
Read the full press release in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/bumble-coach...
Read the full press release in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/bumble-coach...
Peer Leaders: a year in review! ✨
This is only a FRACTION of the many great events our teams have worked on so far this school year. We want to take a moment to thank ALL our #PeerLeaders for their hard work these past few months. We can’t wait to see what the spring semester will bring!
This is only a FRACTION of the many great events our teams have worked on so far this school year. We want to take a moment to thank ALL our #PeerLeaders for their hard work these past few months. We can’t wait to see what the spring semester will bring!
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Peer Leaders: a year in review! ✨
This is only a FRACTION of the many great events our teams have worked on so far this school year. We want to take a moment to thank ALL our #PeerLeaders for their hard work these past few months. We can’t wait to see what the spring semester will bring!
This is only a FRACTION of the many great events our teams have worked on so far this school year. We want to take a moment to thank ALL our #PeerLeaders for their hard work these past few months. We can’t wait to see what the spring semester will bring!
Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where we unleash the power of people and organizations to transform our communities. We need your financial support, but our students also greatly benefit thanks to volunteers!
Support #PeerForward: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
Support #PeerForward: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where we unleash the power of people and organizations to transform our communities. We need your financial support, but our students also greatly benefit thanks to volunteers!
Support #PeerForward: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
Support #PeerForward: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Did you know students in under-resourced schools only get an average of 38 minutes of 1:1 time with their guidance counselor?
#GivingTuesday is just a week away, and your support can help us close this capacity gap: read more about our work and #donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
#GivingTuesday is just a week away, and your support can help us close this capacity gap: read more about our work and #donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Did you know students in under-resourced schools only get an average of 38 minutes of 1:1 time with their guidance counselor?
#GivingTuesday is just a week away, and your support can help us close this capacity gap: read more about our work and #donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
#GivingTuesday is just a week away, and your support can help us close this capacity gap: read more about our work and #donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/peerf...
PeerForward is thrilled to announce Raquel Figueroa as our new Vice President of Program, Partnerships, and Innovation.
Read more about Raquel's career journey in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/raquel-figue...
#peerforward #staffspotlight
Read more about Raquel's career journey in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/raquel-figue...
#peerforward #staffspotlight
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
PeerForward is thrilled to announce Raquel Figueroa as our new Vice President of Program, Partnerships, and Innovation.
Read more about Raquel's career journey in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/raquel-figue...
#peerforward #staffspotlight
Read more about Raquel's career journey in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/raquel-figue...
#peerforward #staffspotlight
The 2025 Fall Training Camp season has officially come to a close, so we are using this week's Team Tuesday post to celebrate ALL our PeerForward teams!
Reflect on the season with us in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/19162-2/
#teamtuesday #peerleaders #peerforward
Reflect on the season with us in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/19162-2/
#teamtuesday #peerleaders #peerforward
Looking back at the 2025 Fall Training Camp Season!
The 2025 Fall Training Camp season has officially come to a close! Peer Leaders from high schools across the nation and Bermuda gathered for an unforgettable day full of growth and enrichment. These c...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The 2025 Fall Training Camp season has officially come to a close, so we are using this week's Team Tuesday post to celebrate ALL our PeerForward teams!
Reflect on the season with us in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/19162-2/
#teamtuesday #peerleaders #peerforward
Reflect on the season with us in our latest blogpost: www.peerforward.org/19162-2/
#teamtuesday #peerleaders #peerforward
Our Boston Peer Leaders from Dearborn STEM and Al D. Holland had the unique opportunity to attend their fall training camp at Locus Robotics, where they had the chance to learn about the exciting career opportunities that exist right in their backyard!
Read more: www.peerforward.org/boston-peer-...
Read more: www.peerforward.org/boston-peer-...
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Our Boston Peer Leaders from Dearborn STEM and Al D. Holland had the unique opportunity to attend their fall training camp at Locus Robotics, where they had the chance to learn about the exciting career opportunities that exist right in their backyard!
Read more: www.peerforward.org/boston-peer-...
Read more: www.peerforward.org/boston-peer-...
November 8th was #NationalFirst-GenCollegeStudentDay! That’s why we’re celebrating our PeerForward Alumni.
Every #PeerForward #Alumni represents and inspires new first-generation college students and a future full of possibilities.
Thanks for reminding us everyday, there’s a college for everyone!
Every #PeerForward #Alumni represents and inspires new first-generation college students and a future full of possibilities.
Thanks for reminding us everyday, there’s a college for everyone!
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
November 8th was #NationalFirst-GenCollegeStudentDay! That’s why we’re celebrating our PeerForward Alumni.
Every #PeerForward #Alumni represents and inspires new first-generation college students and a future full of possibilities.
Thanks for reminding us everyday, there’s a college for everyone!
Every #PeerForward #Alumni represents and inspires new first-generation college students and a future full of possibilities.
Thanks for reminding us everyday, there’s a college for everyone!
Happy Financial Aid Friday! 💵 These deadlines are coming up soon…don’t miss out on free money!
#scholarship #scholarships #financialaid #financialaidfriday
#scholarship #scholarships #financialaid #financialaidfriday
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Happy Financial Aid Friday! 💵 These deadlines are coming up soon…don’t miss out on free money!
#scholarship #scholarships #financialaid #financialaidfriday
#scholarship #scholarships #financialaid #financialaidfriday
The newest installment of our #CareerConnections series is here, and today we are talking about #Alumni Darryl Hylton, Ed.D., and Jamie L. Enge, Ph.D.!
In 2020, the pair founded The Collegiate Black Male Network. Watch the full interview in our latest #blogpost: www.peerforward.org/career-conne...
In 2020, the pair founded The Collegiate Black Male Network. Watch the full interview in our latest #blogpost: www.peerforward.org/career-conne...
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The newest installment of our #CareerConnections series is here, and today we are talking about #Alumni Darryl Hylton, Ed.D., and Jamie L. Enge, Ph.D.!
In 2020, the pair founded The Collegiate Black Male Network. Watch the full interview in our latest #blogpost: www.peerforward.org/career-conne...
In 2020, the pair founded The Collegiate Black Male Network. Watch the full interview in our latest #blogpost: www.peerforward.org/career-conne...
This #TeamTuesday, we are highlighting our Eagle Staten Island #PeerLeaders for hosting a “Donuts for Dollars” event at their school! 🍩
At this event, students could receive a free Krispy Kreme donut in exchange for creating their #FSAID. Now 92% of their senior class has created their FSA IDs!
At this event, students could receive a free Krispy Kreme donut in exchange for creating their #FSAID. Now 92% of their senior class has created their FSA IDs!
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This #TeamTuesday, we are highlighting our Eagle Staten Island #PeerLeaders for hosting a “Donuts for Dollars” event at their school! 🍩
At this event, students could receive a free Krispy Kreme donut in exchange for creating their #FSAID. Now 92% of their senior class has created their FSA IDs!
At this event, students could receive a free Krispy Kreme donut in exchange for creating their #FSAID. Now 92% of their senior class has created their FSA IDs!