Take Greene County High School in Georgia, a Title I school in rural Georgia, where community members mentor students to help end the cycle of generational poverty. In partnership with the Thillen Education Foundation, the Greene College and Career Academy (GCCA) provides opportunity by pairing students and volunteers for career coaching appointments, work-based learning, and personal growth tasks.

2026 Graduation These smiling faces of students with parents and career coaches attest to the happy culmination of four years of high school. Graduates beamed with pride as they walked across the stage, many wearing honor cords and medallions recognizing academic accomplishments, community service, and career readiness. Over three quarters of the 2026 graduating class participated in the Thillen Education Foundation career coaching program and for the third year in a row achieved a 100%...

Through your generous monetary contributions to The Thillen Education Foundation, students and their teachers have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience through CTAE Pathways. The Thillen Education Foundation is proud to shine a spotlight on these amazing CTAE students and celebrate their accomplishments. Your support helps provide opportunities that inspire students, develop real-world skills, and prepare them for success in their future careers. Thank you for investing in...

GCHS Students volunteered around Greene County, delivered TEDx talks, and earned over $37K at the Dave Dollar Awards. Dave Thillen shared his life story on the "Close-Up Radio" podcast.

The Thillen Education Foundation, in collaboration with Greene College & Career Academy, recognized the recipients of Dave Dollar Awards during its second-semester receptions.