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Paramount Education Partnership (PEP)

The Paramount Education Partnership, or PEP, is an alliance between the City of Paramount, the Paramount Unified School District, and the Paramount Chamber of Commerce. It is dedicated to providing programs and services that increase the academic achievement and educational attainment of the City’s residents.

PEP Videos

Youtube logo imageWatch more PEP videos on the City of Paramount’s YouTube Channel!

PEP Scholars Named for 2025 / Donors Recognized

The Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) awards annual college scholarships to local students attending a two- or four-year college or technical school through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals. Amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000.

This year, there were 59 scholarships totaling $196,000. Since 2004, PEP has given 596 college scholarships worth nearly $1.8 million dollars to local students

PEP Recipients 2025 +
PEP Donors 2025 +

Programs at the Spane Park Learning Center

(562) 220-2250, 14400 Gundry Avenue

In conjunction with the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP), the City of Paramount operates the Community Learning Resource Center at Spane Park, 14400 Gundry Ave. A cornerstone of the community since 1985, the Center provides visitors of all ages with things like free Wi-Fi, loaner digital devices, and an afterschool learning program. In partnership with Cerritos College, Cal-State Long Beach, and the Paramount Unified School District, adults can also take advantage of ESL, parenting, and citizenship classes. 

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