11/05/2021
Next Tuesday!
College and Career Readiness program serving 8th-12th graders in U-46 and D300 partner schools Funded by the U.S.
The Talent Search Transitions Program at ECC provides academic, career, and financial counseling to participating students as we help them graduate from high school and continue onto post-secondary education. Department of Education, the program provides academic assistance and personalized support to qualified middle and high school students who want additional guidance in navigating their educational options.
11/05/2021
Next Tuesday!
11/03/2021
We're online now for Open Office Hours! Talent Search students, we're here until 6:00 p.m. to answer your questions about college and careers. Stop by and say hi! Check your email and texts for the zoom link.
11/02/2021
Talent Search students - join us tomorrow for Open Office Hours!
Look for an email later today with the Zoom link. See you there!
11/01/2021
Join ECC's College and Career Readiness team for a workshop on Early College Credit. Tues. 11/02 at 7 PM
https://elgin.edu/about-ecc/college-career-readiness/college-readiness-events/
10/28/2021
Parent Resource Meeting this Saturday, Oct. 30th at 10:30 AM.
Join our Director, Darlene Harris, to get important information on:
*preparing for the SAT test
*college planning for middle school and high school students
*connections to tutoring
*important resources for parents - including continuing education
and career supports
Check your email for the Zoom link!
10/25/2021
Having trouble paying attention in school? This article has some helpful tips to help you focus and learn how to stay engaged.
How to Pay Attention in Class You want to learn, you want to listen to your teacher, and you want to absorb all of that information in class; but it's just so...boring! It's hard to focus on the next lecture when you're mind wanders to different tasks or thoughts, but...
10/22/2021
Did you know that you can get college credit WHILE you're IN HIGH SCHOOL?? The ECC Dual Credit program is a great opportunity to get a head-start on your college education. For more info visit: https://elgin.edu/admissions/apply/high-school-students/dual-credit-program/
10/21/2021
U-46 students, spend your day off visiting a college - from home!
This exclusive virtual visit is just for current Talent Search Program students. Check your email to sign up for the visit.
10/19/2021
It's FAFSA time!
: What IS the FAFSA? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine what grants and federal student loans you may be eligible to receive. Basically, filling out this one form can unlock thousands of dollars in federal, state, and institutional aid. Think of the FAFSA as your key to an affordable education. The 2022-2023 FAFSA is now ready for you to complete at https://bit.ly/3Bu69L1. Learn more by contacting a financial aid representative at [email protected].
10/18/2021
Workshop tomorrow!
What happens after high school?? There are many avenues you can take - more school, some school, even no school!
This workshop will highlight some of those choices and what they entail. To register, go to: elgin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/wn_xfnqmmwtqk6zj9xypqbwhq
Open to the public, intended for grades 7-12. This event is part of ECC's College and Career Readiness Event Series:
https://elgin.edu/about-ecc/college-career-readiness/college-readiness-events/
10/15/2021
What happens after high school?? There are many avenues you can take - more school, some school, even no school!
This workshop will highlight some of those choices and what they entail. To register, go to: elgin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/wn_xfnqmmwtqk6zj9xypqbwhq
Open to the public, intended for grades 7-12. This event is part of ECC's College and Career Readiness Event Series:
https://elgin.edu/about-ecc/college-career-readiness/college-readiness-events/
10/13/2021
Bring your questions to us today! We have Open Office Hours from 3:30 to 6 via Zoom.
Current Talent Search students - check your email for the Zoom link.