purposeOct. 16, 2019 8:46 am
How Project HOME’s college access program provides a head start
Guest columnist Edel Howlin outlines how CAP works to help people navigate the path to college academically, financially and socially.
purposeSep. 30, 2019 3:00 pm
JEVS+SNHU partnership is creating affordable, flexible degree programs for Philly
The program allows students to make their own schedule and get help from JEVS coaches.
purposeJun. 7, 2019 6:25 pm
The real college scandal is squandered talent
Alissa Weiss writes about how Cassidy, the student she mentored through high school, will be the first person in her family to attend college. Yale University, as it happens.
peopleJan. 23, 2017 7:15 am
Here’s what it’ll take to get College Possible in your Philly high school
The college access and success nonprofit works with low-income high school students to improve their chances of not only enrolling in college, but graduating.
fundingDec. 5, 2016 11:00 am
President Amy Gutmann is no longer the highest-paid Penn executive
Gutmann made nearly $3 million in 2014, the fourth-highest of all U.S. college presidents. But CHOP surgeon and Penn professor Thomas L. Spray makes more — by a long shot.
resultsDec. 2, 2016 7:43 am
Whoa, Philly Futures has an app now
Want to engage kids? Make an app.
peopleNov. 28, 2016 7:46 am
How education nonprofit 12+ builds a ‘college-going culture’ in the schools it serves
When it comes to increasing college enrollment, it's not just about targeting the highest-achieving students, said cofounder Ray John in his "Around the Corner" interview.
peopleNov. 10, 2016 4:02 pm
Scholly’s Christopher Gray on what it takes to be a social entrepreneur
The Shark Tank alum and local success story gave up-and-comers some tips via the New York TImes.
purposeJun. 6, 2016 8:13 am
If you’re looking for a job in youth development, read this
For this edition of On the Market, we rounded up a handful of local youth-focused orgs looking to hire.
peopleMay 24, 2016 9:23 am
Why this local risk consultant is helping Muslim students connect with mentors
It all started with an unknowingly insensitive comment from a college professor.
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