UNI Educational Talent Search

08/24/2026

We serve 1200 students from 6th - 12th grade with a focus on academics, rigorous courses, career exploration, personal development, leadership, college exploration, financial literacy, study skills, preparing for ACT/SAT, financial aid, college application fee waivers, ACT fee waivers, and more.

https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5XWqcoPeSJjpA

08/20/2026

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is federally funded and free for students enrolled in 6th – 12th grades at Bunger, Carver, Central, East, Expo, Hoover, or West. ETS provides academic, career, and financial counseling services to program participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to complete their postsecondary education.

Apply today! https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5XWqcoPeSJjpA

08/18/2026

Talent Search helps low-income students who are the first in their families to earn a four-year degree, graduate from high school, and enroll in any post-secondary institution. This is a free program for Waterloo Schools students. Seeking 6th - 12th-grade students from Bunger, Carver, Central, Hoover, East, Expo, and West! Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year! https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5XWqcoPeSJjpA

08/14/2026

✂️ Free Haircut Voucher from Sport Clips of Waterloo!
For Every New Educational Talent Search Application Submitted, while supplies last! — a great way to start the school year feeling confident and fresh.
We’re excited for Sport Clips of Waterloo to celebrate new students joining Educational Talent Search!

🎉 How It Works
Submit a new Educational Talent Search application for any student attending Bunger, Carver, Central East, Expo, Hoover, or West

Once the application is received, the student will be issued a free haircut voucher from Sport Clips of Waterloo, while supplies last.

Vouchers will be distributed directly to students or families, expire in October, and will be issued as applications are received until we run out.

🌟 Why Join ETS?
College & career support - 93% of ETS students graduate high school in 4 years!

Academic guidance & help - 85% of ETS students advance to the next grade level!

Career exploration & enrichment opportunities - College Visits, Job Shadowing, Tutoring and more!

Help planning your next steps - 78% of ETS graduates enroll in trade school, community college, or university. Last year's graduates earned over $800,000 in scholarships.

Encourage your student — or a friend — to apply and take advantage of this limited‑time perk. We’re excited to welcome new members to the ETS family and help them look sharp as they pursue their goals.

https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0POT7OfuNGWJaKi

08/12/2026

A great opportunity for families and students to gear up for back to school! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley - Teen & Educational Center has great opportunities all year long.

🎒📚 Join us for our Great Futures Club Festival! 🎉

Kick off the new school year with an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Stop by for FREE backpacks and school supplies, carnival games, bounce houses, food, refreshments, and community resources. We can't wait to welcome students and families back!

🗓 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 515 Lime St., Waterloo, IA

Bring your family and help us celebrate the start of another great school year! 💙✏️

07/17/2026

07/13/2026

Hawkeye Community College signs agreement for Challenger Learning Center ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/13/2026

Talent search helps low-income students who are the first in their families to earn a four-year degree, graduate from high school, and enroll in any post-secondary institution. This is a free program for Waterloo Schools students. Seeking 6th - 12th-grade students from Bunger, Carver, Central, Hoover, East, Expo, and West! Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year! https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5XWqcoPeSJjpA

07/09/2026

Talent search helps low-income students who are the first in their families to earn a four-year degree, graduate from high school, and enroll in any post-secondary institution. This is a free program for Waterloo Schools students. Seeking 6th - 12th-grade students from Bunger, Carver, Central, Hoover, East, Expo, and West! Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year now!

07/06/2026

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is federally funded and free for students enrolled in 6th – 12th grades at Bunger, Carver, Central, East, Expo, Hoover, or West. ETS provides academic, career, and financial counseling services to program participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to complete their postsecondary education. Apply today! https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5XWqcoPeSJjpA