Pensacola State College Educational Talent Search

Organization Name:
Pensacola State College Educational Talent Search
Address:
1000 College Blvd
Building 6, Room 67
City, State, ZIP:
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone:
(850) 484-1620
Year Founded:
1985
Website:
http://www.pensacolastate.edu/current-students/student-services/trio/ets/

Contact Name:
Juanita Edwards
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
jedwards@pensacolastate.edu

Program Description

Pensacola State College's TRiO Educational Talent Search (ETS) strives to increase the number of underrepresented youth who complete high school and then enroll in and complete postsecondary education.

The TRiO ETS program at Pensacola State has been in operation since 1985. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education to serve 714 students in Escambia and Santa Rosa County public schools each year.

Educational Talent Search provides numerous services to help students achieve success in middle and high school so they are better prepared for college. Services are free but participation in ETS sponsored activities is required.

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
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 414
Middle School: 300
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Alabama A & M University
Berry College
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Memphis College of Art
Mercer University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Spelman College
Tallahassee Community College
The University of West Florida
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of South Alabama