Thrive Scholars

Earlier this week, our Scholars experienced a productive and inspiring day with the incredible team at BMO. Their commitment to breaking down barriers and supporting our Scholars in Los Angeles is truly remarkable. Together, we are shaping brighter futures by developing our Career Pathways curriculum with tailored programs and training with BMO's support. We look forward to the continued success of this wonderful partnership! #ThriveTogether #CareerPathways #EmpowermentThroughEducation

Thank you, KCAL News and KCBS-TV Los Angeles, for shining a light on our incredible students at the BMO Thrive Academy - Los Angeles earlier this week. Your coverage helps showcase the remarkable strides these future leaders are making toward their college and career journeys. With the support of our amazing community of donors, staff, volunteers, and champions of our mission, we can continue to serve high-achieving, first-gen and underserved students across the country. Click below to view the coverage. #Education #ThriveScholars #BMOThriveAcademy #FutureLeaders

Huge thanks to GEI Consultants, Inc., Trammell Crow Company, and Portal Innovations, LLC for an amazing "Day on the Job" event at Fulton Labs! Our Thrive Scholars were thrilled to explore careers in STEM, learn about building design and construction, and tour the science labs. The incredible rooftop tour showcasing GEI's projects in the West Loop was a highlight. Partnerships like these are what empower our Scholars to envision and achieve their future goals. 🌟 #ThriveScholars #STEMEducation #FutureLeaders #PartnershipsInAction #ChicagoInnovation

We are incredibly grateful to McDonald's for hosting our Thrive Scholars at their headquarters last week! The energy, curiosity, and ambition of our students shone brightly during their visit, sparking inspiring conversations with your leaders and team members. A special shoutout to Tiffanie Boyd for being an incredible board member and champion of our mission. Together, we are empowering the next generation of diverse leaders to achieve greatness in their academic and professional journeys. 🌟 #ThriveScholars #PartnershipsInAction #FutureLeaders #DiversityAndInclusion

We are excited to announce a $15,000 Challenge Grant for Thrive Scholars Jacksonville! A generous donor has committed $15,000, inspired by their firsthand experiences with our outstanding Scholars. This gift has reduced our remaining fundraising gap to just $15,000. We need your help to match this incredible donation! Every dollar you contribute will double the impact of this donation and support our Scholars in their journey to success. The challenge begins on August 1 and runs through August 31. Join us in making a difference! Visit this link to make your donation: https://lnkd.in/gE2U2jd5 #ThriveScholars #ChallengeGrant #HigherEducation #Philanthropy #EducationMatters #SupportOurScholars #NonprofitImpact

  Thank you Joshua for sharing your incredible journey with us! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear about your enriching experiences at Citadel, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and The Violet Group. Your dedication and passion for pursuing a career in law are truly inspiring. We're proud to support you and all our Scholars as you explore and achieve your dreams. Here's to many more opportunities, connections, and successes on your path to becoming a future leader in law! 🏛️✨ #ThriveScholars #CareerExploration #Networking #Mentorship  

🎉 Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the four outstanding Scholars who are currently interning at our corporate partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's office in New York. 🌟 We are proud to see these talented individuals thriving in a professional environment and gaining valuable experience. Congratulations to our Scholars for their achievements and commitment. A huge thank you to Pillsbury for curating an incredible Summer Internship experience! To all of our Thrive Scholars serving as amazing interns across the country, we appreciate your hard work and dedication. Keep shining and making a difference! 🌟 #NationalInternDay #ThriveScholars #InternshipSuccess #FutureLeaders

We are grateful for our continued partnership with Citadel. Their unwavering support over the next three years will enable us to sustain and enhance our signature program through Thrive Academies. This commitment will help us break down barriers and expand access to higher education for high-achieving, underserved students nationwide. Thank you, Citadel, for making a lasting impact! 🌟🎓 #ThriveScholars #HigherEducation #CareerSuccess

We are thrilled to welcome Michelle Agunloye to our #Chicago Advisory Board. Michelle is a Vice President, Community Relations Market Manager within Citi’s Community, Investing, and Development division. She’s a community engagement professional passionate about serving and building meaningful connections. She holds a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from Denison University and an AM in Social Work from the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Michelle's career as an engagement and community relations professional is marked by significant achievements. She has led outreach and community development services for over 200 communities within Northeastern Illinois, making a tangible difference in the lives of many. Her service on Young Professional Boards of the Chicago Urban League and Ladder Up further underscores her expertise and commitment. Her extracurricular activities include exploring Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods and running for fun in her spare time. We're proud to have Michelle join our Chicago team and fully utilize her expertise at Thrive Scholars.

Thrive Scholars is excited to announce the expansion of our Thrive Academies program to Los Angeles at the University of Southern California and to New York at Mercy University, Manhattan Campus. These new additions join our existing Thrive Academies at Amherst College and Northwestern University, bringing our total to four sites nationwide.   Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, stakeholder community, and dedicated staff, we're creating pathways to higher education and career success for more high-achieving, underrepresented students than ever before. Together, we're dismantling barriers and nurturing a community where every student can flourish. Your commitment is shaping futures.   To our dedicated Scholars currently attending Thrive Academies this summer, we're thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with you. May the coming weeks be filled with growth and discovery, paving the way for you to exceed even your own expectations. Your dedication and resilience inspire us all!   Read more about the expansion of our Thrive Academies. Stay tuned as we share future updates and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Scholars across all Thrive Academies. https://lnkd.in/gB_6HC7r #ThriveScholars #HigherEducation #CareerSuccess