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A Proven Program for Ending Generational Poverty

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A unique and proven public/private partnership changing the outcomes of high school education, by providing:

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  • Dedicated personal career coaches

  • Individual structured career plans

  • Skills-based learning

  • Increased parent engagement

  • Substantial financial incentives

A unique and proven public/private partnership changing the outcomes of high school education, by providing:

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  • Skills-based learning

  • Dedicated personal career coaches

  • Individual structured career plans

  • Substantial financial incentives

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The graduation rate for the first 5 full graduating classes of students in the career coaching program increased from 86% to 100%

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Students participating in work based learning to pursue better opportunities in the trades after graduation increased 265%

Our Plan Works

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From the first graduated class under the career coaching program (2022) to the fifth graduated class (2026) the number of students attending college increased by 178%

“Our statistics show that pairing a student with a career coach results in improved academic performance and school attendance, a decrease in disciplinary issues, and a tendency to display an overall more positive attitude about school, life and future choices.”

Dave Thillen

Founder, Thillen Education Foundation

What We've Been Up To

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Experience the rewards of preparing a hard-working teen for college, the workforce, or military service, and ensuring a guided, financially-assisted path to their future.

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Activate your business mission by partnering with us in this extraordinary education and employment initiative that is producing current and future quality employees. Contact:
info@ThillenEducationFoundation.com

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Volunteer

Experience the rewards of working one-on-one with Greene County HS students in our unique career coaching and financial incentive program. 

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