Contact Information

Director: Veronica Hopwood, PhD.
E-mail: vhopwood@lcsc.edu
Office: Reid Centennial Hall, Rm 215
Phone: 208-792-2913
FAX: 208-792-2782
Web: https://www.lcsc.edu/educational-talent-search

Talent Search is a federally funded program serving 592 students in Grangeville, Kooskia, Kamiah, Orofino and Timberline, in grades 6-12, focusing on those whose families are on a limited income and whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree. The program targets students who have the desire and the potential to seek post high school education, which includes two, and four-year colleges and technical schools. Talent Search assists students to gain a better understanding of their educational opportunities and options; therefore, all students are encouraged to apply.

Talent Search provides services such as:

• 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, scholarship and admission application processes
• Information on colleges, vocational schools and technical schools

Funding: The grant is 100% federally funded from the US Department of Education at $328,413 annually.