George C. Wallace Community College/ Sparks Campus (Talent Search)

Organization Name:
George C. Wallace Community College/ Sparks Campus (Talent Search)
Address:
P.O. Box Drawer 580
City, State, ZIP:
Eufaula, AL 36072
Phone:
(334) 619-3009
Website:
http://www.wallace.edu/student_services/trio_programs/talent_search.aspx

Contact Name:
Tameka Williams
Title:
Director
Email Address:
twilliams@wallace.edu
Phone:
(334) 619-3009

Program Description

Talent Search is a federally-funded program designed to identify students in grades 6-12 and adults to age 27 with potential for education at the postsecondary level and to encourage them to complete middle school and high school and enroll in and graduate from college.

GOALS

Decrease the dropout rate

Increase the high school graduation rate

Increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary educational institutions

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 76%