We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Persist Employment & Internship Fair 2025! Your presence made this event a success, and we are so grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and ambition you brought to the room. This year’s fair […]
Upcoming Events with Persist Nashville: Support, Celebrate, and Prepare! 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
Spring Employment & Internship Fair: Your Pathway to Success Are you ready to take the next step toward achieving your career goals? The Spring Employment & Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity for students to connect with businesses and launch their professional journeys. Whether you’re
Welcome back to our Alumni Storytelling series. This week we are honored to feature PersistNashville student, Charisma! We are so proud of her achievements. She graduated from Fisk University debt-free and is now at Tennessee State University obtaining her MSW (Master of Social Work). Charisma’s
As we celebrate the incredible achievements of our December graduates (listed below), we invite you to join us in supporting their future successes. This month, we are proud to celebrate 21 graduates from our 4-year, 2-year, and Certificate programs. Our dedicated coaches have provided invaluable
Building Community: Ayana Owens’ Journey as a First-Generation College Student College can be isolating for first-generation students, feeling like an enormous weight. Ayana Owens, a University of Southern California graduate from the Class of 2016, understands this feeling all too well. She shares, “Take a
Welcome back to our Alumni Storytelling series. This week we feature #PersistNashville Board Member Hunter Mobley. Hunter is an attorney, esteemed speaker, and author. His extensive experience with non-profit organizations has helped him become a trusted community partner. Help more students create success stories like
“I believe college is more than just earning a degree. It’s about learning critical thinking and forging lasting friendships.” – Carla Hall, Howard University, Class of 1989, MNPS Grad, Hillsboro High Welcome back to our Alumni Storytelling series. This week we have esteemed Chef, Television
Help Nashville’s First Gen Students On GivingTuesday, December 3, make a lasting impact by donating to Persist Nashville. Your support helps Nashville’s first-generation college students navigate their critical first two years of post-secondary education with skilled coaching and essential resources. 3 Quick Facts About First-Generation
Our College Alumni Storytelling Series spotlights how programs like #PersistCoaching support Nashville’s first-generation students. Each week, we’ll showcase a graduate from our program or a partner from the community. Today, meet Persist Student and University of Tennessee Graduate, David Huang. What are you most proud
