The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the postsecondary application process. 

Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or re-enter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

Services provided by the program include:

• Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling, including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs
• Career exploration and aptitude assessment
• Tutorial services
• Information on postsecondary education
• Exposure to college campuses
• Information on student financial assistance
• Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
• Mentoring programs
• Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
• Workshops for the families of participants

Four Winds Travel & Tours TRIO student tours are designed for students to learn and explore cultures outside the classroom. Our guide professionals provide students with a world-class travel experience that immerses them in education, culture, and inspiration. We are here to provide a customized group experience for all types of students. We have years of experience in this field and we understand what needs to get done.

With our decade’s worth of experience, we believe that travel can shape the way students learn and experience life in a way a textbook or image could never provide. Part of our travel process is to make sure you experience everything your destination has to offer, including the food and culture available. We will make sure you have all of your meals planned out and prepared to meet your budget needs.

Aside from the excellent cuisine offered, students will get to experience sightseeing and participating in fun activities. Every tour is unique and tailored to your budget needs.

TRIO tours are entirely customizable to best fit any group’s needs or budget. Whether it’s bus tours, train trips, or flights around the country, we have you covered. Our guides are a great resource when students have questions or are looking for information about destinations and cultural experiences.

Types of Projects:

Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.