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
Schools We Serve
High Schools:
- Atlantic High School
- Deland High School
- Deltona High School
- Mainland High School
- Pine Ridge High School
- Taylor Middle-High School
- University High School
Middle Schools:
- Campbell Middle School
- DeLand Middle School
- Deltona Middle School
- Galaxy Middle School
- Heritage Middle School
- Taylor Middle-High School
Talent Search Staff:
Elijah Houser (Project Director)
Email Mr. Houser or call his office: (386) 506-3635
Latisha Dat (Coordinator I)
Email Ms. Dat or call her office: (386) 506-3429
Rah'Shad Bryant (Coordinator I)
Email Mr. Bryant or call his office: (386) 506-3293
Cindy Bunton (Senior Staff Assistant)
Email Ms. Bunton or call her office: (386) 506-3459
Jesse Do (Tutor)
Email Mr. Do
Derrick Young (Intern)
Email Mr. Young or call his office: (386) 506-3429
