A huge thank you to the PNC team for hosting an inspiring visit for our Pittsburgh Promise Executive Scholars! Your openness in sharing career journeys, offering advice, and building authentic connections made a lasting impact. The scholars left feeling inspired and supported, thanks to the thoughtful planning and warm welcome extended by the PNC team.
The Pittsburgh Promise
Higher Education
Pittsburgh, PA 1,708 followers
The Pittsburgh Promise provides college scholarships to transform the lives of children and vitalize the region.
About us
The Pittsburgh Promise is an innovative scholarship program that benefits students who graduate from The Pittsburgh Public Schools. A Promise Scholarship of up to $20,000 is available to every student who graduates from The Pittsburgh Public Schools. A Promise Scholarship is not a loan, it is a gift that says we believe that a well educated citizenry will help Pittsburgh to grow and flourish.
- Website
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http://www.pittsburghpromise.org
External link for The Pittsburgh Promise
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
Locations
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Primary
1901 Centre Avenue
Suite 204
Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Employees at The Pittsburgh Promise
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Victor Laurenza, Jr.
Market President, Western Pennsylvania- National Director, Key Private Bank
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Amy Yearwood
Director of College and Career Success at The Pittsburgh Promise
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Lauren Bachorski
Director of Communciations at The Pittsburgh Promise
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Chan-Elle Vassell
In Love with Pittsburgh | Helping Pittsburgh Keep its Promise to our Future Leaders | Servant Leader | Walking in Purpose on Purpose
Updates
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Through the generosity of the Birmingham Foundation, Promise Coaches will strengthen economic mobility for pregnant and parenting teens as they create and implement individualized post-secondary plans. We’re so grateful for your support of this special group of Hilltop students building a bright future for their families! Michelle Figlar, Ed.D.
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There is still time to help us meet our Giving Tuesday goal by visiting: bit.ly/49JtFFQ With your support, you can help us fuel a generation of opportunity. #GivingTuesday
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TODAY is the day - #GivingTuesday2024!!! With your support, we can empower 3,000 more Scholars over the next decade. To support The Promise and Pittsburgh’s students visit https://bit.ly/49JtFFQ. You can help us fuel a generation of opportunity. #GiveBigPittsburgh
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We are one day away from #GivingTuesday2024! Your support will fuel the dreams of more than 3,000 talented PPS graduates for years to come. You can support our campaign by visiting https://bit.ly/49JtFFQ and donating tomorrow, December 3rd. #GiveBigPittsburgh2024
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We are four days away from #GivingTuesday2024! Please consider a gift in support of future Promise Scholars by visiting https://bit.ly/49JtFFQ and donating on December 3rd. Your donation can help us fuel a generation of opportunity. #GivingTuesday
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We’re so excited to be a part of Give Big Pittsburgh! You can support our campaign by visiting https://lnkd.in/eNX8h-gH and donating on December 3rd. You will have the chance to give where your heart is! You can help us fuel a generation of opportunity. #GivingTuesday
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Pell-eligible kids will now be able to access SNAP benefits. We hosted a round table at Carlow University last November in support of this initiative and are happy to see it come to fruition! https://bit.ly/4flCTu9
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A giant shout-out to @Oxford_Pgh for supporting Walk for One Promise with a 4 mile roundtrip trek between their offices in the Strip District and the Point. This ambitious crew raised $12,000 for Promise Scholarships with Pittsburgh Promise Chair and Oxford Board Chair Anne Lewis at the helm. Thank you, Oxford, for your ongoing efforts to help Pittsburgh's youth transition from high school, to post-secondary education, and great careers!
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Ascender is currently hiring for a Programs Coordinator position, which is vital in their mission of empowering Pittsburgh entrepreneurs with the tools needed to start and build their best businesses. Submit a Resume + Cover Letter by EOD Monday, August 26, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e67vzKrF
Programs Coordinator | Ascender
https://ascenderpgh.com