TRIO Talent Search

Talent Search will have a short series of SAT prep days at KCC in March. Math/English prep, a practice SAT, and review sessions for the practice SAT tests taken. Only 20 seats, so sign up today! https://forms.gle/C4PesJfXK31stXd69

Howard University, one of the nation's leading research universities, is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Guided by our extraordinary cadre of faculty, students are immersed in cutting-edge scholarship and innovation including nanotechnology, human genome research, atmospheric science, as well as the social sciences, arts and humanities.

Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 130,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. Howard University is two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy. https://admission.howard.edu/

Howard University has had outstanding icons educated in their halls such as an award winning actor, a Nobel and Pulitzer prize winner, and a Supreme Court Justice. Click the link below to explore ways that you could leave your legacy at Howard. https://admission.howard.edu/

One of the BEST HBCU's out there, Howard University is a very culturally rich and diverse. Today, we want to share what this historic campus looks like. https://admission.howard.edu/virtual-tour

Freshman? First-year? Transfer? Whatever you are, NIU might just have a scholarship perfect for you! https://www.niu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/merit/index.shtml

Student life is just as important as the academic side of college. NIU represents new surroundings, including sports, clubs, health and wellness, diversity, food, family, and so on. https://www.niu.edu/admissions/visit/student-experience/index.shtml

7 Reasons why NIU is the top pick amongst many students. https://www.niu.edu/features/2018/why-niu/index.shtml

Did you know Northern Illinois University's undergraduate student population more than 50% first generation students? Why not check out their virtual presentation and get to know a bit about the school? https://www.niu.edu/admissions/visit/virtual.shtml

Dr. Martin Luther King once wrote, "Everybody can be great...because everybody can serve." Tell us how you are giving back in serving others around you. Pictured below is Ms. Michelle-TRIO Talent Search, Ms. Hassel-Financial Aid, and Mr. Miller-TRIO Talent Search/Upward Bound stocking shelves in the KCC Food Pantry.

The Dual Degree Program is a unique partnership between GSU and several other community colleges throughout the Chicagoland area (including Kankakee Community College) that provides full-time students with an excellent pathway to earn quality, accessible, and affordable associate and bachelor's degrees. Visit the link below to find out more information on the GSU Dual Degree Program. https://www.govst.edu/DDP/

GSU's study abroad blog offers a glimpse of the opportunity you could have to travel and experience other cultures and lifestyles. https://gsustudyabroadblog.wixsite.com/gsuabroad

These 9 videos, under 2 minutes each, represent the student's perspective as they reflect on their GSU experiences after graduation. Does it sound like something you would like to say one day? https://youtu.be/aAnjEgUVX2Q

With GSU's AIM High Scholarship, you may have the ENTIRE tuition cost for your four-year degree covered! Read up at https://www.govst.edu/aimhigh/

Join the Illinois Coalition for Community Services & City Life of Kankakee for their Man Up: Elevating Manhood to A Whole Other Level event. Opened to all 9th-12th grade men. This is a free in-person event series with interactive fun and activities. A virtual option is also available. You can register at the following link https://forms.gle/UUr2dMPn67q8J6qm6 For more information regarding this event, please contact Rhonda Currie at rhonda@iccscares.org or Jovan Marshall at jmarshall@spyfc.org.

The 750 acre Governors State University campus is just a few minutes up the road. Check out their virtual tour to see if might be somewhere you can see yourself sometime soon. https://www.youvisit.com/tour/govst/140818?pl=v&m_prompt=1

The TRIO Talent Search staff would like to wish you a Happy New Year’s. Our staff will be at Kankakee High School on tomorrow January 5th, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, to assist students with work completion, FAFSA Applications, tutorial support and anything else as it relates to your educational experience. Please stop by the high school if you need assistance with any of our support services or you have questions or concerns.

Just went live with our new Winter 2020 edition flipbook! Check it at: https://online.fliphtml5.com/zozjf/ovcp/

See what Crys says about UIUC's holistic approach to admissions. ✓ No GPA/SAT requirement, but ACT and SAT are accepted ✓ Rigorous high school coursework ✓ Extracurriculars https://youtu.be/8t9RaLLxqG4

Ever been to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus? Both awesome and modern, there is SO MUCH that they have to offer! Check out there virtual tour at https://youtu.be/jtdHuXcu3J0