Educating Beyond Traditional Classrooms
You know, not all heroes wear capes—and in the education world, those capes are often scholarships and genuine opportunities. Here we have Think Together, making sure some young guns in California get a fighting chance to chase their college dreams. They've taken it upon themselves to fund the educational pursuits of ten determined seniors, each getting a $3,000 scholarship as they gear up for the next chapter in their lives.
Nurturing Future Success Over Cap and Gown Speeches
Randy Barth, the big cheese at Think Together, is over the moon about how these programs have supported students' paths. He’s watched them transform into leaders as they prep for what lies beyond high school corridors. Now, investing in these bright sparks isn’t just about money; it’s about betting on futures. Futures that have been shaped by Think Together’s carefully crafted programs such as driver education workshops and WREP—because no one path fits all.
Throughout 2025 alone, they’ve reached over 9,000 students across 32 schools. The impact of these programs is undeniable, with a whopping 94% of kids feeling more aware of career options and 95% feeling a real community sense. These aren’t just numbers; they're building blocks for more informed, confident decision-makers.
"At Think Together, we see students grow into confident, capable young leaders." - Randy Barth, Think Together CEO
Partners in the Pursuit of Opportunity
Now, let’s chew the fat a little about leadership and partnerships. Collaboration is the name of the game, and Think Together knows how to pick its teammates. They've got Boeing, Southwest Airlines, and State Farm knocking down the doors to help deliver STEM learning and other critical skills. All these pieces work like a well-oiled machine, helping students to explore their interests and build essential skills that this fast-paced world demands.
Samuel Hernandez, one of the ten scholarship recipients, will be heading to LA Mission College. He’s part of the proof in the pudding; someone who’s benefited directly from these pathways of opportunity.
Scholarships: The First Step, Not the Last
This generosity doesn’t just stop at patting backs and handing checks though. Think Together crafts skill-building programs like they're designing tomorrow's leaders. Driver education, financial literacy—these aren't just buzzwords on a brochure.
Senior Program Specialist Sean Magana talks with pride about the personal journeys these students traverse, finding passions and direction. Every day, they help bridge the gap between today’s struggle and tomorrow’s triumph by ‘meeting them where they are’ and nudging them in the right direction.
Think Together’s efforts highlight education’s robust role beyond the cap-and-gown affair. It’s one heck of a reminder that investing in education isn’t throwing cash into the abyss—it’s planting seeds for a flourishing new generation. Every buck and every ounce of effort drives a purpose: growth, awareness, belonging.
The Beyond Think Together Scholarship? It’s just one piece of their vision, but boy oh boy, it’s a game changer for those ten folks and countless others navigating their high school journeys.
More in the Pipeline
As we tip our hats to the current batch, Think Together doesn’t pause for breath. They're gunning for new ways to amp up educational access and excellence, now and for future cohorts. It’s a long game they’re playing, but they’re in it with an unwavering vision.
25 years in this gig isn’t for the faint of heart. Here’s to more players with the foresight and commitment to life-changing pathways, prepping students not only to survive but to thrive in the big, wide world.
