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EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM   

 

WHAT IS TALENT SEARCH?

Educational Talent Search is one of five TRIO programs. The Iowa Lakes Community College Educational Talent Search Program serves 825 students in grades six through 12. Participants receive information about college requirements, scholarships, financial aid, leadership and self-esteem.  They also have the opportunity to participate in educational trips, campus visits and fun activities!

 Talent Search is funded by a grant through the US Department of Education.
All of our services are FREE!

Call 800-242-5108, Ext. 5213 for more information.


Components of Program 

Give Me Five!
New, New, New!

Join this innovative One-On-One Summer
Reading Program for students who have just completed
the 5th Grade. We offer an individualized reading structure,
fun activities and field trips, while improving your reading skills!

    
    

Success for Sixth!
This after school program can help your child on the path to positive, healthy life choices as they learn valuable lessons that contribute to good decision making, self-esteem and the ability to get along with others. For 6th Graders, of course!

   

College Bound!
College is a reality in your future, and we are here to answer all of the questions you may have on how to make it possible! And don’t forget Study Skills reinforcement, career guidance, financial aid planning, transition to high school and college, ACT test preparation, Time Management & Self-esteem. Put this together with campus visits and other great workshops and trips designed to put you ahead of the game, and you will be on your way!  Grades 6-12!

    
   

Study Skills Labs
When you reach a point in school where you are struggling in a subject, join this unique part of our program! Weekly academic assistance for students in grades 6 through 12, with certified instructors and college tutors at six locations in five counties.

   

Teens for Talent Search “Best of the Best”
If you are a student in grades 9 through 12, who has a 2.5 GPA and a vision for leadership, this program is for you! Promote community betterment through volunteerism, fun workshops and special trips!

 

The Educational Talent Search program sponsors students to attend the Heartland Summer Camp. This camp is designed for 6-8th grade students, giving each student the opportunity to stay in the college dorms at the Estherville campus and experience what college life is like.  For more information on the camp or Educational Talent Search please call the number below.

Dedicated to providing the skills and motivation necessary for success in education!

 Iowa Lakes Community College
Educational Talent Search Program
3200 College Drive

Emmetsburg
, Iowa 50536

(800) 242-5108 ext. 5213

 
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