A student-run outreach project that was created to assist high school students in their preparation for admissions into an institution of higher education.
Services Provided
Tutoring, skill building, field trips, and peer advising, as well as academic, culture, and parent workshops to weekly sites.
Who We Serve
Pacific Islander youth in the greater Los Angeles.
Mission and Goals
Rooted in the demand for educational justice, academic empowerment, and student voice, PIER exists to address the low graduation rates and lack of access to higher education for Pacific Islander youth in Los Angeles.