MCC TRIO Talent Search

10/08/2026

Heads up to our MNHHS AND HCCHS senior students, and their caregivers.

Next week is College Application Week at Central! Completing the FAFSA is important for receiving financial assistance to go to college. If you are a senior or parent of a senior, mark your calendar for the FAFSA Information Night. Connor with KHEAA will be there to present information and answer questions.

10/08/2026

If you feel you and your caregivers need extra help with FAFSA, these are two LIVE events you won't want to miss.

Don’t Ghost Your Future!

FAFSA season is here, and we’re going live to help you stay on track. Join KHEAA for two FAFSA Recaps this October:
October 12 | Facebook Live
October 26 | Instagram Stories

We’ll be sharing FAFSA reminders, tips and important information to help you take the next step toward your future.

09/04/2026

We are hiring. Please click the link and read through the details. If qualified and interested in joining our team, apply.

Title: Student Support Specialist II Salary Range: $$37,944 minimum salary Contract Term Length: 12 Months Standard Hours: 37.5 Work Location: On-Site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt College: Madisonville Community College Campus Location: North Campus, 2000 College Drive Department: TRIO Talent Search Tota...

09/03/2026

We are so grateful and proud to have been refunded here at MCC. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of TRiO Talent Search.

The announcement brings some relief to advocates who worried TRIO money would be rerouted to states and workforce pathway initiatives.

06/29/2026

We had a great STEM Camp at MCC featuring activities and instructors from the Kentucky Science Center!

06/12/2026

On June 2nd, TRIO Talent Search students enjoyed a trip to Bowling Green! They participated in a tour of Lost River Cave, had lunch at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, and were given a tour of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYTC).

06/12/2026

On June 10th, MCC Talent Search students attended a STEM camp at MCC. The Kentucky Science Center provided such activities as a DNA crime scene investigation, 3D printing, and dissecting a sheep heart. The students also tie-dyed t-shirts at the camp.
Yesterday, these students traveled to Nashville! Students enjoyed a visit to the Adventure Science Center, lunch at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, and campus tour of Tennessee State University!

06/05/2026

Attention upcoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors! See below for a great opportunity offered by Western Kentucky University…

WKU's First-Gen High School Summer Camp will take place June 14–17, offering Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college life, build confidence and learn more about navigating higher education as first-generation students.

This free residential camp is designed for students who would be considered first-generation college students. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the fall of 2026 are eligible to apply.

Registration is still open! Completed applications are due before June 7.

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4e02MAi

WKU will once again host its First-Gen High School Summer Camp this June, offering Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college life, build confidence and learn more about navigating higher education as first-generation students.

05/29/2026

🎊Congratulations to our Crittenden County TRIO Talent Search graduates! They will be walking across the stage in a few hours. 🎓We are so proud of the ten of you! Your future is SO bright!

05/22/2026

🎊Congratulations to our Muhlenberg County TRIO Talent Search graduates! They will be walking across the stage in a couple of hours. 🎓We are so proud of all of you! Great things await you in your next chapter!