Talent Search is an informational outreach program designed to help middle and high school students, grades 6-12, complete high school and attend the college of their choice. Informational workshops are presented to program participants at area middle and high schools during the school day at no cost to program participants. Age groups (11 to 27 years of age and all veterans) from low-income families who have academic potential, but who lack adequate secondary school preparation needed to enter programs of post-secondary education, participate in a preparatory enrichment program that enhances college entrance. Individual and group counseling as well as technical assistance are provided. Tutorial services are offered to middle school participants.
Program participants must meet the eligibility requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Two-thirds of participants must be low-income and neither parent may possess a four-year college degree. Applications for the program are accepted throughout the academic year. The program’s goals are to generate skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school. The educational goals of the program are met through an academic year and summer component. During the year, participants receive the following:

Individual and group counseling
Technical assistance (completing admission forms and applications)
Tutorial services and/or academic enrichment (6th – 8th graders)
Self-development workshops relating to self-esteem, study and survival skills, and college prep
Cultural enrichment activities and trips
College orientation and campus tours
Parenting and College Expectation workshops
Financial planning
Technology Skill Development

For more information or an application, contact:

Elaine Smith Casey
Director

Mary Frazier
Administrative Assistant

610 Texas Street
Suite 204
Shreveport, LA 71101

318.670.6660

Staff:

Linda Elaine Bailey
Advisor
318.670.6658

Willie Siglar
Advisor
318.670.6678

Reta Guidry Stewart
Advisor
318.670.6393

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