program facts & services
Program Facts
The United States Department of Education TRiO Programs helps students overcome, class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education.
Purpose
To provide low-income, potential first generation college students with programs and services that will allow them to better understand and pursue educational opportunities and options and to be competitive in their quest for post-secondary education and beyond.
Target Schools
Middle Schools
Bret Harte
Gompers
High Schools
Our Students
The Educational Talent Search program provides academic support and educational services for students who are low-income and /or first-generation potential college students. ETS also serves students who aspire to re-enter high school, complete the GED program, or complete the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The age limitations are from 11-27.
Our Services
The following available services and activities will help ETS participants overcome educational, cultural, and social challenges and will also better prepare them for admission into a post-secondary educational program.
- Educational Planning and Academic Advisement
- Homework Assistance Program / Homework Club
- Mentoring and Career Exploration
- High School Exit Exam Materials
- Academic Workshops (SAT I and II, ACT, PSAT, Essay Writing, etc.)
- Technology Workshops (Computer Lab Access)
- Financial Aid Workshops
- Academic and Personal Development Workshops
- Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) & Scholastic Assessment or Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Community Service Hours (Referrals)
- Cultural Activities
- College Campus tours (Community Colleges/Universities)
- Middle School Collegiate Program (Summer Only)