Nuclear Division of FPL/NextEra Energy with Christine Sylvain (left)
We are now in graduation season for our high school seniors and the Nuclear Division of Florida Power & Light/NextEra Energy is helping out some of them out by partnering with a local South Florida nonprofit called Path To College. FPL is making sure they are equipped with some new tech as they head off to college.
This past week during Path To College’s “Senior Success Send-Off” at the Boynton Beach City Hall, 30 seniors from underserved communities were given a special gift – their own iPad!
For students like these, this extraordinary gift is a significant barrier removed. The simple tools and technology necessary that we often take for granted are necessary for leveling the playing field for so many others. Every single one of those 30 students is now off to college and has the tech to stay on top of their school work.
Christine Sylvain, Founder & Executive Director of Path To College
“It’s taking away a very real stress that they are not going to be able to afford an iPad or a computer that they are going to need to keep up,” says Path To College’s Founder and Executive Director, Christine Sylvain. “Plus, it’s a really cool gift!”
Path To College was founded in 2017 to “fearlessly clear the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges” through higher SAT scores, creating a positive community, increased amount of applications to higher education institutions, and connected neighborhoods with a strong focus on education. And they are doing just that.
Graduates from the Path To College flagship program, a 3-year academic fellowship, have achieved the following successes:
- 100% acceptance into 4-year universities
- 75% accepted to top-tier institutions
- 70% achieve full-ride scholarships
Christine and the students would like to thank the Nuclear Division of Florida Power & Light/NextEra Energy and to Dr. Ayodele Ishola-Salawu and Damon Hobson for making this fantastic contribution happen!
Want to see a video of the students immediate reaction? Watch below. It’s worth it!