After Graduation: How PEP’s eSchool Supports Long-Term Success
The Work Doesn’t Stop at Graduation Walking across the stage at a PEP graduation is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. It’s the beginning of the next phase, one that’s just as important. That’s where eSchool comes in. eSchool is PEP’s post-release support system for graduates reentering society. It provides continued learning, accountability, […]
From GED to CEO: Building Businesses Without a Degree
No Degree? No Problem. Many PEP participants come in without a high school diploma, let alone a college degree. But that doesn’t stop them from becoming business owners, leaders, and changemakers. In fact, some of the most successful PEP graduates started with nothing more than a GED and a willingness to learn. PEP’s approach proves […]
Inside PEP’s Leadership Academy: Foundations That Last
A First Step Toward Real Change Before participants ever write a business plan or pitch an idea, they start with something far more personal, themselves. PEP’s Leadership Academy is the foundation of the entire program, shaping mindsets, habits, and character. It’s where transformation truly begins. What Is the Leadership Academy? Leadership Academy is a rigorous, […]
Why Language Matters in the Reentry Conversation
Words Shape Outcomes How we talk about people coming home from prison is more than semantics. Language can either reinforce stigma or create space for growth. And when it comes to reentry, the stakes are high. At PEP, we choose our words carefully because we know they can influence how someone sees themselves, and how […]
