Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded TRiO program serving students aged 11-27, focusing on those whose families are on a limited income and whose parents did not graduate with a four year college degree. The program targets “educationally talented” students, any who have the desire and the potential to seek post high school education, which includes two and four year colleges and technical schools. ETS helps students better understand their educational opportunities and options. Therefore, all students are encouraged to apply.

The Clearwater Valley ETS program serves Orofino, Kooskia, Kamiah, and Lapwai.

Nationwide, over 387,600 individuals are enrolled in 471 ETS projects. The LCSC ETS project plans to serve 600 students in eight schools in Northern Idaho. In addition, the project will serve a limited number of adults in the covered areas who have an interest in completing a GED or entering a post- high school education program.

The aim of the ETS program is to increase students’ potential to attend post- high school education by providing the following free services:

- Study skills
- Tutoring
- Career development activities
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Academic advice
- Scholarship searches
- Campus visits
- ACT/SAT preparation
- Assistance with financial aid and admission application processes
- Information on colleges, vocational schools, and technical schools

Please contact a school counselor for more information about ETS. You may also call the ETS office at (208) 792-2503 or (800) 298-0733.