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Middle & High School Students
TRIO advisors and college mentors visit with participants at their middle or high school several times a month.
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Workshops
Students meet with KU TRIO Talent Search staff approximately once a month for 30 to 60 minutes and participate in workshops on topics such as academic development, career exploration, and preparing for college.![A student holding a computer smiling](/sites/triotalentsearch/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2021/80589507_2617864081664197_4194309377299054592_n_0.jpg?h=5dc9785f&itok=LNxObCUV)
Advising
Students can meet one-on-one or in small groups with KU TRIO Talent Search staff and learn more about a specific career or college topic, engage in scholarship searches, or discuss academic success.![Students eating ice cream](/sites/triotalentsearch/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2021/36225071_1699588020158479_5639193631882477568_n.jpg?h=09610e2c&itok=mK6HJ01Y)
Eat & Greet
Students meet with KU TRIO Talent Search staff during scheduled lunch periods and receive resources on a variety of topics such as careers, colleges, STEM programs, academic strategies, financial aid, and scholarship information.Additional Free Services
- Academic development workshops
- Career exploration workshops
- College planning workshops
- Financial aid resources/FAFSA assistance
- Academic advising/career counseling
- Test-taking information (ACT, Accuplacer)
- Financial literacy resources
- Rigorous curriculum information
- College visits
- Scholarship searches
- Family workshop series
- STEAM activities
- Summer programming and summer camps
- Virtual activities
- Referrals to community agencies