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TRIO Educational Talent Search

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TRIO Educational Talent Search

Serving students in grades 6-12, Educational Talent Search is a U.S. Department of Education TRIO program designed to motivate youth to stay in school, attain academic excellence, graduate from high school and enter college. Moraine Valley runs the program at Kellar Middle School and two district high schools, Eisenhower and Richards.

Eligibility

Participants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • First-generation college-bound student (neither parent/guardian has received a bachelor’s degree)
  • Student with documented financial need
  • Student in grades 6-12 (11-18 years old)
  • Adult seeking re-entry services (18-27 years old)
  • Student demonstrating academic potential and/or need for services

Services

  • Academic coaching
  • Career exploration and development activities
  • College application assistance
  • College campus visits
  • Cultural enrichment and field trips
  • Financial aid information
  • Job shadowing
  • Re-entry assistance
  • Technology proficiency
  • Tutoring
  • Workshops for participants’ families

Interested in joining the ETS Program?

Apply today!

Questions? Contact Melanie Olivera-Jones at olivera-jonesm@morainevalley.edu or (708) 608-4025.

Apply Now

Please note the application must be completely filled out before submission.