Meet April-Jane Faieta 

Founder of PWP

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What many people don't know is that I almost didn't go to college myself.

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Growing up, no one in my family had gone to college.

I still remember standing in our kitchen during my senior year of high school when my mom asked, "So...are you going to college?"

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My answer?

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"I don't know. I haven't really thought about it."

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At the time, I thought becoming a Laker Girl. It made so much sense to me because I was the Captain of the Cheerleading Team in High School, so why not? I even suggested dolphin trainer at SeaWorld. It sounded like a great plan.  (The irony? I couldn't even swim.)

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The truth was, my mom and I were navigating the college process together. There was no Google, no Common App, and I had never heard of FAFSA. We didn't know where to begin.

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Somehow, I applied to two colleges and was accepted to both. But once the excitement settled, reality hit.

 

How were we going to pay for it?

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That question changed everything.

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I began my college journey at Mt. San Antonio College, transferred to Cal Poly Pomona, and what started as "I'll teach for three years" has become a career spanning nearly three decades.

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Today, I'm proud to combine that experience with a passion for helping others navigate the journey I once struggled to understand.

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Through Projects With a Purpose, I work with students, families, schools, and organizations to help them discover opportunities, tell their stories, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.

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Whether I'm mentoring a student applying to college, helping an educator integrate AI into the classroom, or consulting with schools through the WASC accreditation process, my mission remains the same:

 

 

Open doors for others that I didn't know existed when I was 18.

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Schools & Districts

With nearly 30 years in public education, I partner with schools and districts to prepare students for the future while supporting educators every step of the way. Whether you're planning for a WASC accreditation visit, integrating AI into the classroom, building Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, or creating innovative after-school programs, I provide practical solutions grounded in real classroom experience.

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Services include:

• WASC Self-Study & Accreditation Support

• AI Integration for Teachers and Administrators

• Professional Development Workshops

• Teacher & Administrative Mentoring

• CTE Program Development

• After-School Program Design

• Educational Technology Consulting

• Strategic Planning & School Innovation

• Student Leadership & Career Readiness Programs

 

My goal is simple: help schools build systems that empower educators and create more opportunities for students.

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Students & Families

I know what it's like to have dreams but no roadmap.

Growing up, my family had never navigated the college process. Today, I help students and families avoid that uncertainty by providing guidance, mentorship, and strategies that build confidence and open doors.

Whether your goal is college admission, scholarships, athletics, STEM, research, entrepreneurship, or simply discovering your path, I help students develop the skills and personal brand that set them apart.

Services include:

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• College & Career Mentorship

• AI Literacy & Responsible AI Use

• Scholarship Strategy

• Personal Branding

• Website & Portfolio Development

• LinkedIn & Resume Development

• Interview Preparation

• STEM & Research Mentoring

• Student Leadership Coaching

• Parent Guidance Throughout the College Process

 

You don't know what you don't know.

That's why every student deserves a roadmap, opportunities they may not know exist, and someone who believes in them.

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