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Talent Search
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the postsecondary school of their choice. Talent Search also serves high school dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and complete their education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in the postsecondary education institution of their choice.
The WC Talent Search program serves 590 students from 16 high schools in the WC service area.
To read more about Talent Search, please visit their web site.
Weatherford College Talent Search Program director, Theresa Knott, 817-598-6482
Upward Bound
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families, and/or high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. All Upward Bound projects must provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature and foreign language.
The WC program currently serves 50 high school students from 11 target schools in three counties in the WC service area.
To read more about Upward Bound, please visit their web site.
Weatherford College Upward Bound Program director, Sandra Pearson, 817-598-6485
Student Support Services (SSS)
The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The SSS program may also provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.
In February, 66 SSS students from WC were awarded Supplemental Federal Grant Aid in the amount of $33,302. To qualify, students had to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, attend tutoring, counseling, cultural events and workshops, all of which are designed to foster a positive and productive atmosphere for their educational goals.
To read more about SSS, please visit their web site.
Weatherford College Student Support Services director, Linda Starr, 817-598-6484
TRIO Program Information
The Weatherford College TRIO executive director is Avalon White. Please contact her at 817-598-6349.
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