Academic Talent Search

09/16/2026

Your future doesn’t have to start with all the answers. Start by exploring your options.
Spend the morning at JWCC during EXPLORE: Undecided and learn more about degree programs, career training, campus life and the support available to help you find your direction.
📅 September 25 | 9A-12P
Open to high school students in grades 9–12. Free lunch and a JWCC T-shirt included!

⚠️ Save your spot: jwcc.edu/explore
Be sure to ask your school counselor about an excused absence‼️

09/16/2026

07/23/2026

Thank you to Legacy Martial Arts for taking time to host a basic martial arts class for our students!

07/01/2026

Academic Talent Search at John Wood Community College is enrolling students.

If your student is in grades 6th-12th and would be the first in your family to attend college, they may qualify for FREE support.

Don't miss out on:
🎓 College planning
💵 Scholarship help
📚 Academic support
🚍 College visits
💼 Career exploration

Apply here:

Parent/Guardian Information-Eligibility To comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, the following is required for program eligibility. All information is completely confidential.

06/23/2026

Interested in technical or trade school? Academic Talent Search is visiting John Wood’s Workforce Development Center! The WDC focuses on welding, electrical, truck driving, computer design, and much more! The event is July 2nd 10am-1pm at the Workforce Development Center. Lunch will be included. Call the Academic Talent Search office at 217-641-4352 by July 1st to register!

06/15/2026

What a great start to summer! ☀️ Students at our 2026 Academic Talent Search Academy participated in archery, golf, STEM, junk journaling, and so much more. They also learned from incredible guest speakers about building resumes, college, scholarships and career exploration. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

06/03/2026

Sign up is now open for our next event! All new students and their families are invited to join us at Krazy Town Trampoline Park for an afternoon of fun on June 13th! Students will receive summer resources, and parents will get the opportunity to meet the ATS advisors. To sign up or learn more about this event please call: 217-641-4387

05/19/2026

We are excited to invite your ATS student to attend our annual Summer Academy! Official invitations were sent out via text message earlier today, and registration is already filling quickly.

If you would like to reserve a spot for your student, please call 217-641-4387 to register.

We hope your student will join us for this exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun this summer!

04/28/2026

Spring is a great time for campus visits! This year our students visited University of Illinois Springfield, Culver-Stockton College, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Junior and Seniors are also eligible for campus reimbursements if you visit any schools this summer! Just contact the ATS office for more information!