What is TRIO Educational Talent Search?
TRIO Educational Talent Search program is committed to empowering Jackson County middle and high school students to achieve their academic goals by providing personalized support, guidance and resources. We are dedicated to helping students graduate from high school and successfully transition to college, university or vocational training—breaking barriers and building pathways to higher education.
Throughout the year ETS students attend various fun and educational activities, and they are always FREE!
We offer fun and educational opportunities that will assist you in being a successful student, identifying a career path, and making a plan for after graduation, such as:
- Field trips
- College campus visits
- College admissions and financial aid assistance
- Course selection and academic advising
- Workshops on career choices, choosing a college, and educational choices beyond high school
- Scholarship assistance
- Online tutoring
- Dual-Credit- earn college credit in high school
- White Mountain Middle School
- Eagle Point Middle School
- Talent Middle School
- McLoughlin Middle School
- Innovation Academy
- South Medford High School
- Phoenix High School
- Eagle Point High School
- North Medford High School
- Crater High School
- Prospect Charter School
- Hedrick Middle School
- Scenic Middle School
- Hanby Middle School
Apply for Program 1
Serving these schools:
- South Medford High School
- Eagle Point High School
- Phoenix High School
- Central Medford High School
- Eagle Point Middle School
- White Mountain Middle School
- Talent Middle School
- McLoughlin Middle School
Apply for Program 2
Serving these schools:
- North Medford High School
- All Crater High Schools
- Hanby Middle School
- Prospect Charter Schools
- Hedrick Middle School
- Scenic Middle School
Career Resources
Explore careers based on your interests! Learn about the education and skills necessary for various careers, as well as the pay, job outlook, work environment and more.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career awareness and exploration allows students to explore and assess their academic and workplace skills. This is important as they explore their aptitudes and interests, and plan for the future.
Oregon Department of Education
Financial Literacy
Whether high school students are planning to attend college, travel, or dive into a career, these skill-building activities can help set them up for success.
Charles Schwab: Moneywise
Finaid has been a trusted guide to college financial aid for over 30 years helping students and families navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, grants, loans, and more. Start exploring today to make informed decisions about funding your education!
Finaid Guide to College Financial Aid
Financial Education and Career Exploration like you’ve never seen it.
Claim Your Future
College Testing
If you’re trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, you’re not alone.
SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should I Take?
College Board Practice Tests for the SAT
Full-Length SAT Suit Practice Tests
SAT Sample Questions
The Princeton Review SAT Practice Questions
Scholarships
The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time.
Oregon Student Aid Scholarships
This page spotlights Oregon’s biggest, most reliable programs first, plus targeted aid for Guard members, future teachers, student-parents and foster youth.
Oregon Community Foundation
Tools specifically designed for those who support college-bound teens.
Appily Counselor and Advisor Resource Hub
College Information
Oregon’s public universities offer a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, degrees, and credentials. Get started with exploring the many opportunities at Oregon’s public universities.
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Explore your options! Consider colleges that may be close to home as well as across the state.
Oregon Goes to College
Oregon has 17 community colleges, offering a wide array of programs at campuses and centers throughout the state.
Explore Oregon Community Colleges
Resources, programs and awareness for college students in need.
Affordable Colleges: Homeless Youth & College
Careers
Data science and related career directory.
Discover Data Science: Career Guide Overview
The most popular nursing specialties, including the type of work each entails.
Nursing Degree Guide
Information about non-college careers including the military and vocational careers.
Find a Fulfilling Future
Study Skills
Quick reference – root words and prefixes.
Learn that Word
Work smarter not harder
The Learning Center: Studying 101
For help with SAT, ACT and other standardized testing.
The Princeton Review
Social Skills
Helping a teenager develop social skills enables them to envision and go after their own great futures.
Boys & Girls Club of America
Important social skills to develop include relationship-building, social awareness, decision-making, active listening, self-management, stress reduction and empathy.
Mental Health Center for Kids
- White Mountain Middle School
- Eagle Point Middle School
- Talent Middle School
- McLoughlin Middle School
- Central Medford High School
- South Medford High School
- Phoenix High School
- Eagle Point High School
- North Medford High School
- All Crater High Schools
- Prospect Charter Schools
- Hedrick Middle School
- Scenic Middle School
Apply for Program 1
Serving these schools:
- South Medford High School
- Eagle Point High School
- Phoenix High School
- Central Medford High School
- Eagle Point Middle School
- White Mountain Middle School
- Talent Middle School
- McLoughlin Middle School
Apply for Program 2
Serving these schools:
- North Medford High School
- All Crater High Schools
- Hanby Middle School
- Prospect Charter Schools
- Hedrick Middle School
- Scenic Middle School
Program 1

Angel Garcia
Transition Specialist
South Medford HS, McLoughlin MS
541-842-5363

Sonia Lemacks
Transition Specialist
Phoenix HS, Talent MS, Innovation Academy
541-897-6738

Kevin Chavez Martinez
Transition Specialist
Eagle Point HS and MS, White Mountain MS
541-830-6608
Program 2

Tayo Mulholland
Transition Specialist
North Medford HS, Hedrick MS
541-842-1278

Andrew Ross
Transition Specialist
Crater HS, Hanby MS, Scenic MS
541-956-7002

Stephanie Perkins
Transition Specialist
Prospect Charter School
541-560-3653
Support Staff

Hollie Adair
Director, EOC/ETS
Rogue Central
Grants Pass
541-956-7442
Schedule an Appointment

Trina Janssen
Program Coordinator/Mission Control
TRC-A, Room 200
White City
541-956-7354
Federal funds have been allocated for the TRIO Educational Talent Search program. 100% of this project is financed through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.


