Wynter grew up in Southeast, D.C., and selected CPE because she wanted to be part of an organization that would support and encourage her throughout the rest of her educational career. Wynter says, “I knew CPE was an organization whose goal was focused on the betterment of inner-city kids and helping them to achieve higher goals.” Now an alumna of the program, Wynter provides insight into the impact CPE had on her life and what she’s up to now. . What’s one memorable moment you have of … [Read more...]
CPE Mentor Spotlight with Dominic Redmond
Dominic Redmond became a CPE mentor in the summer of 2018. Dominic is an account executive for iHeartMedia and learned early on what the importance of having a positive role model in your life can do for you. Learn more about CPE mentor, Dominic, below. . Why did you become a mentor? I became a mentor because I learned the value of having guidance and support throughout my own matriculation at Howard University. If it hadn’t been for my mentor, I would have never known the … [Read more...]
CPE Employee Spotlight with Sarah Pattison
Sarah is the Development Manager at CPE, where she manages the organization’s annual fundraising campaigns and works collaboratively with individuals, corporate partners, CPE mentors, and alumni to continue raising support for current and future CPE students. Learn more about Sarah in the interview below. . What college did you attend? I attended the University of Florida, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus in Portuguese and Latin American … [Read more...]
Uncovering the Rising Cost of Higher Education
The recent presidential debates have raised college affordability and fast growing student debt to the forefront of the national conversation. These debates focus on the rising cost of tuition and fees. However, students are also facing increasing out-of-pocket expenses. . According to the Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2017 Trend Report, dependent full-time undergraduates from low-income families averaged more than $8,000 in unmet financial need. These … [Read more...]
Discovering Human Genetics to Help Treat Diseases
CPE college student, Berniece, was awarded a $4500 CPE internship stipend over the summer. The stipend is offered to a small group of college students who secure low or unpaid internships to cover living, travel, and school expenses while interning. We believe that internships and other research and job shadowing opportunities help students build skills and connections needed for their career after college. Read about Berniece's summer internship experience below . For as long as I can … [Read more...]
My Summer as a Research Scientist
CPE college student, Bianca Okhaifor, was awarded a $4500 CPE internship stipend over the summer. The stipend is offered to a small group of college students who secure low or unpaid internships to cover living, travel, and school expenses while interning. We believe that internships and other research and job shadowing opportunities help students build skills and connections needed for their career after college. Read about Bianca’s summer internship experience below. . Okhuwedẹ. I had … [Read more...]
CPE Alumni Spotlight with Antonio Beard
Antonio Beard became a CPE student in 2004. He grew up in South East DC, and attended Jefferson Junior High School. He played football, had good grades, and was recruited by Archbishop Carrol High School to play football for their team. We recently sat down with Antonio to talk about his CPE experience and life since. Read more below about CPE alumnus, Antonio. . What’s one memorable moment you have of you and your mentor? The very first time I met my mentor, Michael, we were on … [Read more...]
CPE Mentor Spotlight with Peter Jorgensen
Mentoring provides the opportunity for one to give back and to support someone in their journey to achieve success. CPE shines a spotlight on Peter Jorgensen, a mentor who is helping his mentee, Isaiah, achieve his dreams. . Why did you become a mentor? I became a mentor to both give back to my home city and because I have a passion for working with kids to achieve their goals. . How long have you been mentoring with CPE? 1 year . What is your favorite activity to … [Read more...]
CPE Employee Spotlight with Adriona Isom
Adriona is a Program Coordinator at CPE where she helps manage a caseload of student-mentor pairs for CPE’s college program. She serves as a resource and support system for CPE’s college students and their mentors to help ensure our students maintain a strong relationship with their mentor and cultivate the skills they need to get through college. Learn more about Adriona in the interview below. . What college did you attend? I went to Georgia State University for undergrad and my … [Read more...]
Balancing a Full Class Load and an Internship
A CPE college student's summer internship experience by Stephanie Garcia . This summer was different. I felt crazy for enrolling myself as a full-time student for the summer term. I had to mentally prepare for the commitment of four online classes, two during Session 1 and two during Session 2. Before going back home in May for the summer break, I knew it would be difficult to also hold a summer job, as I had done in previous summers. Being that I didn’t know what to expect, I made sure to … [Read more...]
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