Purpose: Alexia Pritchard
By Melanie Muha There is no lack of powerful stories at The Challenge Program, Inc. It has become obvious over the past few years of working here that there is always a student with a story to tell about how…
My First Week at TCP
By: Erin Sikora Hello Everyone! My name is Erin Sikora and I am the new Marketing Assistant here at The Challenge Program, Inc. in the Pittsburgh office. I am more than ready to get started with my position, but let’s…
That Crystal Owl Magic
Last year was my first attempt at being a part of the Student of the Year Competition and Crystal Owl Gala. (It was actually my first attempt at almost everything last year. Being 23 is hard). I was amazed by…
New Director of Program Development
Sara Deyarmin Jones was promoted to Director of Program Development. She is now responsible for the successful building and expansion of The Challenge Program, Inc. in targeted territories. Jones has successfully added new schools, businesses and counties since she joined…
Behind The Scenes
When you work with an organization from the outside, you see a lot of results but never know how those results happen. You walk into a grocery store and there are all kinds of product on the shelf, fresh produce…
A Stranger
Have you ever met someone, realized how important meeting them was, and then looked back and thought wow I was close to not meeting them. Perhaps some things are fate or maybe we just get really lucky sometimes. Either way,…
Samantha Perrone: A Little Sunshine for CTCs
by Melanie Muha Samantha Perrone, a Parkway West CTC student, also goes by the name “Sunshine” and when you get to speak with her, it becomes apparent why. While keeping up with her school work, Samantha also works two part-time…