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Monthly
Meetings |
| The core
curriculum of the VHCC Educational Talent Search (ETS) program is the monthly
meetings. This provides ongoing access to the program and provides the
staff with continuous contact with participants and visibility at the
schools. Meetings take place during school at the school site. Topics
including career awareness, college information, study skills, mentoring
or personal development are covered. Activities are designed to enhance
participant's academic skills or provide opportunities for participants
to learn about different colleges and careers. Emphasis is placed on
motivating students to maximize his/her academic performance NOW so that
they will have more choices about college and careers in the future. |
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Tutoring Program |
Tutoring is
one of the most requested services of the VHCC ETS program.
Students MUST be enrolled in the Educational Talent Search Program to
receive tutoring. Tutorial services are available to all middle
schools that are served by Talent Search. Students are referred for
tutoring by
teachers, guidance counselors, or parents. Tutoring takes place at the
student's school during regular school hours.
**Tutoring is also available to high school participants upon request.
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Annual 8th Grade Career Fair |
| ETS sponsors an annual Career Fair for all
8th grade classes in
the VHCC service region. Individuals from various
occupations volunteer to participate in the Career Fair. Students have
an opportunity to interact directly with professionals and ask them
questions about their educational background and different aspects of
their job. |
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SAT Preparation Workshop |
| The SAT Preparation Workshop is
offered to Juniors and Senior ETS participants. The workshop is designed to guide students through example questions similar to
those on both the verbal and mathematical sections of the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT). For self-study, students receive handouts on test-taking
strategies, SAT hints, and a comprehensive vocabulary list. SAT fee
waivers are available to eligible students. |
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Study Skills Workshop |
| The ETS Advisors review and provide handouts on: improving listening skills,
note-taking skills, hints on learning new testing strategies, memory
tools, and practice textbook reading. |
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College & Cultural Trips |
| Each ETS
participant is given the opportunity to visit at least one college
campus each school year. The ETS staff plans trips to provide
students with a variety of experiences. Students tour college campuses,
attend athletic events, and speak with college personnel about admission
requirements. ETS provides transportation from the
participants school to the college site. Meals and admission fees are
provided (free) during ETS sponsored trips. |
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Summer Activities |
| During the summer months, ETS offers a variety of activities
to participants. This activities usually include an over-night college
and culture trip for high school students. A day-camp is offered to
middle school students. |
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Senior Day |
| Senior participants
who are preparing to graduate are invited to a Senior Day on the campus
of Virginia Highlands Community College. The ETS Staff provide assistance to students in finalizing their post-graduation
plans. Focus is on submitting financial aid applications; submitting
college applications, applying for scholarships; learning about
transitions and adjustments to college life; resume writing; time
management; and other preparation activities. |
