Persist Nashville

Laugh for a cause! Come out to our 2nd Annual Stand-up for Students: Charity Comedy event. Join us at The Lab at Zanies, for this unique comedy show featuring top local comedians, all in support of first-generation college students. Enjoy a night of humor and community while raising funds for mentorship, academic resources, and student success. For tickets: https://lnkd.in/eCmrVpG5 ?????

DID YOU KNOW? ?? Persist coaches provide the guidance, support, and accountability students need to navigate college successfully. With experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, our coaches offer weekly check-ins and 1:1 in-person sessions to help tackle challenges and stay on track. #CollegeCoaching Pictured: Megan, DIRECTOR OF COACHING QUALITY AND IMPACT

Introducing our new Chief Program Office, Shelby Rogers, Ph.D.! We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shelby to the Persist team! His expertise in education policy and passion for data-driven outcomes will be invaluable as we continue empowering students on their path to post-secondary success. Excited for the impact he’ll make! #StudentSuccess #PersistNashville Read more about Dr. Shelby: https://lnkd.in/ehQ8hNrh

Thank you to the businesses who participated in our Spring Employment & Internship Fair! Their presence and willingness to connect with our students made a significant impact. If your business would like to participate in our next job development event, please email [email protected]. #GuidancetoGraduate #NashvilleStudents

Persist Nashville is excited to announce a series of?impactful events?designed to support our students, bring the community together, and celebrate success. Mark your calendars and join us for these incredible opportunities to engage with Persist and uplift the next generation of college graduates: https://lnkd.in/eQQ5qMNh We'd love to have you participate, sponsor, and share!

Education is a cornerstone of opportunity and every child deserves the right to learn. Tennessee lawmakers are pushing dangerous bills that would strip undocumented children of access to public education, violating long standing legal protections and threatening our communities’ future. Together we can protect every student's right to learn. To learn how you can take action TODAY, visit educationforalltn.org. #EducationForAllTN #Ed4AllTN

#Motivation | “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman

Looking for top talent? Join us at the Persist Employment & Internship Fair! Persist Nashville is hosting our Employment & Internship Fair on March 5, and we’re inviting businesses and organizations to connect with Nashville’s brightest young professionals. ? Meet motivated college students & recent grads ? Promote job & internship opportunities ? Build a talent pipeline for your company ?? Date: March 5 ?? Location: Persist Office ? Time: 3 PM - 6 PM This is a great opportunity to invest in the next generation of leaders while filling your open positions with driven, career-ready candidates. Interested in participating? Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eanzNpC2 #Hiring #TalentPipeline #PersistNashville #Internships #CareerFair

Hey Persist students, register for our Get The Job online workshop. Do you need help with job development, resumes, and interview skills, check out our online workshop - hosted by Coach Mel. This workshop will help get you prepared for the Employment & Internship fair in March. Sign-up: persistcoaching.org/events

Black Girl Joy Spotlight Alert! I'm so proud of one of our Persist Nashville students Catrice Grigsby Grigsby for her amazing achievements. She has been accepted to Meharry Medical College Summer Research, where she will be researching multiple myeloma and mentoring high school students. She will also be presenting her research on “Unlocking the mystery of Multiple Myeloma,” at the XULA conference hosted by Xavier University in New Orleans. We wish you well next month on your presentation. We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. #highereducation