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...

Happy Thanksgiving from your PeerForward family! 🧡 #peerforward #happythanksgivng

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...

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

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

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-...

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!

Happy Financial Aid Friday! 💵 These deadlines are coming up soon…don’t miss out on free money! #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...

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!

The three financial aid applications YOU need to know in 60 seconds or less! ⏱️ Want to go to college but are worried about the price? Check out these 3 financial aid applications to help you get the money you need! #peerforward #fafsa #cssprofile #stateaid #financialaid #financialliteracy

THE #PEERFORWARD #SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE IS NOW OPEN! 🥳 Find our curated list of #scholarships here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

"I always knew I wanted to go to college, it felt like a new beginning beyond my small island. #PeerForward didn’t just support that dream; it made my aspirations even bigger." Today we are highlighting one of our #Alumni from Bermuda: Tajer Basden! Read more: www.peerforward.org/peerforward-...

This Team Tuesday, we are shouting out our junior CedarBridge Academy Peer Leaders! At their Fall Training Camp on September 24th, these students were officially inducted into PeerForward after taking the Peer Leader pledge!🧡 #falltrainingcamp #TeamTuesday #peerleaders #peerforward

#PeerForward is making waves in #Bermuda! 🌊 On September 24th, PeerForward’s Bermuda #FallTrainingCamp was held at Bermuda College, and it wasn’t the only important Bermuda-based PeerForward occasion that occurred that week! Read more: www.peerforward.org/peerforward-...

Today we’re shouting out our NYC and Philly schools for completing their #FallTrainingCamp! They worked on campaign planning and explored the roles on their PeerForward team. We also welcomed our new junior Peer Leaders by leading them in their Peer Leader pledge! #peerforward #peerleaders

Today marks the end of Hispanic Heritage Month! We are celebrating Arnulfo Trejo, an esteemed educator and librarian. Throughout his life, he advocated for increased library collections of Hispanic literature and Spanish language materials available throughout the U.S.! #hispanicheritagemonth

🧡Today is #DAFDay! #Donors across the country come together to celebrate generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Your DAF can fuel PeerForward’s mission and drive meaningful change in the lives of young leaders across the country and Bermuda. 👉 Learn how to give: www.peerforward.org/donate/

The proof is in the impact. Our Peer Leaders are powerful influencers, with a sense of purpose and an outsized impact. Read about our power and purpose in our 2024-25 #ImpactReport: www.peerforward.org/who-we-are/o...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA! 💵 Don’t miss out on first come first serve aid by procrastinating! If you haven’t already, take 30 minutes out of your day to get it done. Your future self will thank you! #peerforward #fafsa

Through the creation and use of Instagram accounts, our teams are connecting with their peers where they often are: online. Check out how our teams are leveraging social media to maximize their impact and connect on a personal level with their classmates: www.peerforward.org/meet-our-pee... #edusky

In 2010, Erick Ramirez arrived on the campus of #BarryUniversity to attend his 4-day #PeerForward (then called College Summit) #Workshop completely unaware that he would return over a decade later, this time as a student pursuing his Juris Doctor. Read the full: www.peerforward.org/from-peer-le...

In the latest episode of the Mick Unplugged podcast, PeerForward CEO, Gary Z. Linnen, talks about power, purpose, and positive peer influence. Tune in to hear why today’s students deserve a chance and how PeerForward is working to provide it! Watch more 💻: youtu.be/qyVKdENZpPs?... #podcast #EDUsky

Today, September 19th, is #WhyApply Day! The purpose? To celebrate the kick off of college application season and encourage students to follow their postsecondary education dreams. #whyapplyday #collegeapplications #peerforward

Antoine Tate is the definition of a digital #entrepreneur, but his career didn’t start that way. In his #Career Connections feature, we find out how our new Director of Writing Coaches evolved from an Alumni Leader to a Digital Creator. Read more: www.peerforward.org/career-conne...

Happy Team Tuesday to this week’s spotlight: our Waianae Peer Leaders! Not only did they table at their school’s club fair, they are hosting a college fair on September 25th as well! Keep up the good work, team! 🧡 #peerforward #teamspotlight #TeamTuesday #edusky

30 years of impact! We had the honor of celebrating NCAN’s 30th anniversary at this year’s National #Conference. From learning sessions to reconnecting with our College Summit family and expanding our network, every moment fueled our mission to guide more students toward their #postsecondary dreams!

How can high school students lift up their peers? 🤔 Our upcoming Research-to-Practice webinar on 9/22 at 3pm ET features @peerforward.bsky.social and Read Alliance and how they engage high schoolers in evidence-based student support roles. zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Have YOU started your Common App? 🫵 Let this serve as your reminder that both the Common App and the Common Black College App are open! Early decision deadlines are fast approaching, so don’t miss out. Shout out to our Parkdale Peer Leaders for the video! 🧡 #commonapp #commonblackcollegeapp

Senior 101, led entirely by our High School for Law and Public Service Peer Leaders, was a success! 🎓 Last week, our HSLPS team gave the seniors at their school an inside look at the post secondary process—from life after highschool to breaking down college applications, FAFSA, and more. #edusky

Another week, another Team Tuesday! This week we are spotlighting our Wise Peer Leaders for hosting a PeerForward interesting meeting! We can’t wait to meet the new recruits! 💪 #peerforward #wisepumas #pgcps #wisehighschool #TeamTuesday #teamspotlight

It’s #InternationalDayofCharity! Looking for a way to make a high-impact donation in honor of this holiday? Consider donating to #PeerForward! You can make donations here: PeerForward.org/donate

Today we want to highlight our #Bermuda #PeerForward teams for meeting with Tinee Furbert, The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors. Together they shared their #Workshop experiences with her, detailing the impact the training had on them. #peerleaders #bermuda #leadership #selfadvocacy

Happy Labor Day from your PeerForward family! 🧡 #peerfoward #laborday

Back in June, 26 leaders from the Thrive Leaders Network, including #PeerForward CEO Gary Z. Linnen, gathered in Oregon for a three day #summit. While together, participants discussed strategies for effective #leadership while deepening their connections. Read more: kresge.org/news-views/c...

#PeerForward Coaches like Bryanna Alfaro bring a unique perspective and knowledge of their region to motivate our Peer Leaders to be change agents in their communities. In our latest #blogpost, she shows us exactly why she’s the perfect spark to ignite change: www.peerforward.org/a-conversati...

This week, our High Point Peer Leaders headed #backtoschool and they are ALREADY making their mark! They attended freshman orientation day to help the #classof2029 feel welcome and comfortable. THIS is what being a #PeerLeader is all about! 🧡 #Edusky #highschool #studentleaders

As we wrap up the Workshop season, we want to take a moment to thank everyone involved in making it a success. From our Alumni Support Team and volunteer coaches to our amazing Advisors, you all make our work possible. 🧡 Read our full recap: www.peerforward.org/looking-back...

PARENTS‼️here are 5 things your senior in high school should be doing in September to stay on track: 1. Start Common App 2. Create FSA ID 3. Schedule SAT/ACT if needed 4. Create a shortlist of colleges 5. Mark calendar for upcoming deadlines (applications, financial aid, etc.) #EduSky #backtoschool

Major shout out to our Laurel Peer Leaders for appearing on NBC4 this morning! 🔥 They were up bright and early to help host a Back-to-School Fair aimed at preparing their peers to return to class next week. We are so proud of our students for participating in this event. #backtoschool #peerleaders

Yesterday, PeerForward coaches Andre’Ana Miller, Tim Spicer, and Nastassja Morton had the opportunity to present to Prince George's County Public School educators and counselors in preparation for the new school year! #professionaldevelopment #peerforward #pgcps #backtoschool #EduSky

The PeerForward family keeps on growing! 🌱 This weekend we reached a milestone: 4k INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS! 🧡 You can join our movement by following us here: www.instagram.com/peerforward/... #thankyou #milestone #4kfollowers

Washington College #2 Workshop recap! Our second Workshop at Washington College was the biggest of the season! Why you ask? Because we had ALL of our Maryland teams in attendance! As you may know, Maryland is our biggest region. The energy was ELECTRIC all week long! #peerforward #workshop

Back to school is right around the corner and it’s at the top of the minds of educators across the country. Educators: What is one thing you think every parent of a rising high school senior should know? #EDUsky #Academicsky #HigherEd #backtoschool

ASICS is all about movement and so are our Peer Leaders! Thanks to ASICS for supporting our movement to get more students on a postsecondary path using peer to peer influence. We love the new back-to-school gear! #backtoschool #backtoschoolshopping #asics #peerforward

Common App is officially open! It now boasts over 1,100 member colleges and universities that students can apply to using just ONE application. Did you use Common App for YOUR college applications? How many schools did you apply to? #EDUsky #CommonApp #collegeapplications

Our second Washington College Workshop of the 2025 season has officially come to a close. We want to take today to thank all our participating staff, Alumni, volunteers, and advisors for coming together to create a memorable and transformative experience for our Peer Leaders! #edusky #mentor

Now introducing the Alumni Support Team for Washington College Workshop #1! 🧡✨ Our next Workshop officially begins tomorrow, but for our Alumni it has already started! They can’t wait to meet all our Peer Leaders when they arrive on campus later today. #peerforward #peerforwardworkshop #edusky

In honor of our Washington College Workshop starting this week, we wanted to give you an inside look at what Workshop prep looks like. Be on the lookout for more content when the marketing team arrives on campus tomorrow! #peerforward #peerleaders #peerforwardworkshop #edusky

Today we want to take the time to thank the University of Nevada Las Vegas for sharing their beautiful campus with us last week! It was a great way to kick off the 2025 Workshop season! #unlv #peerforward #peerforwardworkshop #edusky #academiasky