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TRiO Talent Search: Grades 6-12

Who We Are

TRiO Talent Search (TS) is a Department of Education grant-funded program committed to assisting low-income, first-generation middle and high school students in Flagler County students from underrepresented backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in college. We provide academic, career, and financial counseling to 500 students each year, and facilitate a successful transition into a post-secondary institution.

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Who is Eligible?
- Attend a designated Flagler County school (see below)
- Between 6^th – 12^th grade
- Demonstrate financial need according to federal income guidelines
- Be a first-generation college-bound student (neither parent/legal guardian has obtained a four-year degree)
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Re-entry students (a student that has dropped out of grades 6-12 and can complete post-secondary education)
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Target Schools
- Flagler Palm Coast High School
- Buddy Taylor Middle School

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Summer Book Club

More information coming soon!

Contact Cassandra Griggs for more information

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Community Service Opportunities

Starting Friday, June 17

TRiO Talent Search exposes students to many scholarship opportunities. Some of the scholarships that our students are eligible for require community service hours. TRiO has partnered with Parks & Recreation of Palm Coast to offer our students the chance to participate in community service events.

Each Monday, beginning June 13, TRiO will connect with Parks & Rec for a list of available oppotunities.

Contact Michelle Emden for more information

Florida Theatre “Fairy Tales of Grimm” & Sweet Pete’s Field Trip

Wednesday, July 27

TRiO will travel with up to 40 students to Jacksonville for a cultural and STEM field trip. Students will attend the classical play Fairy Tales of Grimm, have a collaborative and FREE lunch, and experience a hands-on STEM activity creating their own candy!

Contact Michelle Emden for more information

Contacts

TRiOTalentSearch@DaytonaState.edu

Virtual Office Hours for Students

Make a virtual appointment with a TRiO Educational Services Coordinator to discuss questions, concerns, tutoring services, or review topics discussed in the TRiO class. Virtual sessions can also be used to fulfill the monthly meeting requirement with a coordinator when you cannot make an in-person meeting.