TRiO Talent Search

All Talent Search events and activities will be conducted VIRTUALLY until further notice.

Click here to apply to the TRiO Talent Search program

Click here to view the Fall 2020 Student/Parent Letter, which contains important up-to-date information and resources.

Our Mission Statement:
To increase the number of students to complete high school and enroll in the college or university of their choice, and complete post-secondary education.

Daytona State College, in partnership with the School District of Volusia County, serves 500 middle and high school students each year in target schools through the U.S. Department of Education Talent Search program. The five-year grant began September 1, 2016.Talent Search provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants. Talent Search also encourages students to graduate from high school, and complete post-secondary education.

Overview of Talent Search Services:

Career exploration
Tutoring connections
Information on post-secondary education
College tours/cultural enrichment activities
Information about scholarship opportunities
Advice and assistance in course selection
Workshops for parents/students in completing college admissions and the financial aid process
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Click here to access the Talent Search Student Website, which is a Google Sites website where students can find more information
about our program and services, including e-Lessons. links to tutoring options, webinars, and much more.

Schools We Serve

High Schools:

Middle Schools:

Talent Search Staff:

Elijah Houser (Project Director)
Email Mr. Houser

Roshunda Jenkins (Educational Services Coordinator)
Email Ms. Jenkins

Terriyon Kendrick (Educational Services Coordinator)
Email Mr. Kendrick

Latisha Dat (Educational Services Coordinator)
Email Mrs. Dat

Jesse Do (Professional Tutor)
Email Mr. Do

Cindy Bunton (Administrative Assistant)
Email Ms. Bunton

TS Office phone: (386) 506-3866