Talent Search

Talent Search - Project Access

Program Description - Mission

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have a 504 plan or an IEP and 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,as well as enroll and complete postsecondary education.
The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the postsecondary application process.
Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete their secondary or postsecondary education.
The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youths who have 504 or IEP plans and come from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

Target Schools

High Schools

John F. Kennedy
McDonogh 35
Eleanor McMain
Landry/Walker
Sophie B. Wright

Warren Easton
Riverdale
East Jefferson
Bonnabel
Edna Karr

Middle Schools

Pierre Capdau
Martin Behrman

Types of Projects

Educational Talent Search provides services and activities to 7th-12th grade students with disabilities. Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education.

Educational Talent Search instructors provide virtual instruction and engage students with STEM activities (building your own drone!) and educational workshops, such as financial literacy, career assessment, college admissions and financial aid.

Educational Talent Search Programs also provide services and activities that are specially designed for students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.

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