TRiO Educational Talent Search (ETS) - Your Channel to Success
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Educational Talent Search (ETS), a federally funded TRiO program of the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to assist participants in reaching their academic potential. The program assists students who meet federal income guidelines and those who may be the first in their families to go to college. While the ETS staff is employed through California State University Channel Islands, the program is not used as a recruitment tool for the University. Rather, participants receive assistance in applying to any college, university or other qualified institution of post-secondary education.
The following goals guide the work of the ETS staff:
- Identify, recruit, and select participants who have the potential to succeed in completing high school or GED programs, as well as post-secondary education
- Familiarize participants with the college selection, admissions and financial aid application processes
- Assess and guide participants’ interests in professional careers
- Teach participants to use state-of-the-art technology to explore careers and colleges, and to improve their school performance
- Provide experiences that will enhance participants’ intellectual, cultural, social and personal development
- Motivate participants to maximize their academic and personal potential
ETS at CSU Channel Islands serves the following high schools:
- Fillmore
- Oxnard
- Pacifica
- Santa Paula
Services for High School Component
9th Grade
- Academic Skills Development
- Learning Styles
- Appreciating Diversity
- Goal Setting
10th Grade
- PSAT Overview and Preparation
- Career Interest Inventory
- Career Center Research Trip
- Exploration of College Majors and Career Fields
- Goal Setting
11th Grade
- PSAT Overview and Preparation
- Selecting the Right Colleges
- Using College Resources
- Financial Aid Overview
- SAT/ACT Registration Assistance
- Preparing for Senior Year
12th Grade
- Senior Checklist
- College Admissions Overview
- College Application Assistance
- SAT/ACT Assistance
- Financial Aid Form Assistance
- Understanding a College Catalogue
- College Survival Skills
ETS at CSU Channel Islands serves the following middle and intermediate schools:
- Fillmore
- Fremont
- Frank
- Haydock
- Isbell
Services for Middle/Intermediate School Component
6th Grade
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Study Skills/Test Taking
- Learning Styles
- College Awareness
- Building Self Esteem
7th Grade
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Career Inventory or Assessment
- Career Awareness
- College Awareness
8th Grade
- Goal Setting
- Career Awareness and Inventory
- College Awareness
- Preparing for High School
How can I participate in ETS?
Students may contact the guidance office at a participating middle or high school or they may contact the CSU Channel Islands ETS office at (805) 437-3172. Applications are downloadable.
What are the eligibility requirements?
ETS promotes college access among students from low-income families. Two-thirds of our participants must be low-income with neither parent having earned a four-year college degree.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. Our services are available at no cost to students in our program. ETS is a federally funded TRiO program sponsored by California State University Channel Islands.
What is the goal of the Educational Talent Search Program?
The goal of the ETS program is to encourage middle and high school students to enroll and succeed in post-secondary education.
Is this an after-school program?
Most meetings with the counselor occur at the student’s school during school hours though some activities will take place after school.
Educational Talent Search
California State University Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: (805) 437-3172
Fax: (805) 437-8549
Email: ets@csuci.edu
Web Address: http://www.csuci.edu/ets
High Schools
Fillmore High School
Oxnard High School
Pacifica High School
Santa Paula High School
Middle or Intermediate Schools
Fillmore Middle School
Frank Intermediate School
Fremont Intermediate School
Haydock Intermediate School
Isbell Middle School
