The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Rogue Community College supports middle school and high school students in Jackson County as they plan for life after high school. ETS provides personalized support, guidance and resources to help you graduate, explore your options and take next steps toward college, university or vocational training.
All ETS activities and services are free to students.
How TRIO ETS Can Support You
ETS offers fun and educational opportunities that help you succeed in school, explore careers and plan for after graduation, including:
- Field trips and hands-on learning experiences.
- College campus visits.
- College admission and financial aid assistance.
- Course selection and academic advising.
- Workshops on career exploration and education options after high school.
- Scholarship search and application support.
- Online tutoring.
- Dual-credit resources so you can earn college credit while in high school.
Apply to TRIO ETS
Students apply to one of two ETS programs based on their school.Career, College and Life Resources
TRIO ETS connects students to trusted tools and information to support planning and decision-making.- Explore careers, education paths, pay and job outlook through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Learn how career awareness supports future planning through the Oregon Department of Education.
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Build money and budgeting skills with Charles Schwab MoneyWise.
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Learn about FAFSA, scholarships, grants and loans through the FinAid Guide to College Financial Aid.
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Explore interactive financial education and career planning tools through Claim Your Future.
- Compare the SAT and ACT.
- Access SAT practice tests and sample questions through College Board and The Princeton Review.
- Apply for multiple Oregon scholarships through the OSAC Scholarship Application.
- Explore statewide and targeted aid through the Oregon Community Foundation.
- Find tools designed for counselors and advisors at Appily.
- Explore Oregon’s public universities through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
- Learn about colleges across the state with Oregon Goes to College.
- Discover programs at Oregon’s 17 community colleges.
- Access resources for students experiencing housing insecurity through Affordable Colleges.
- Explore data science careers through Discover Data Science.
- Learn about nursing specializations with Nursing Degree Guide.
- Explore military, vocational and other non-college career paths with Map My Future.
- Build vocabulary and academic skills with Learn That Word.
- Improve study habits with Studying 101 from The Learning Center.
- Get test prep support from The Princeton Review.
- Learn about developing social skills through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
- Learn about important social skills such as relationship building, social awareness, decision making, active listening, self-management, stress reduction and empathy through the Mental Health Center for Children and Teens.
Transition Specialists
Program 1
Angel Garcia: 541-842-5363
Transition Specialist: South Medford HS, North Medford HS, McLoughlin MS
Sonia Lemacks: 541-897-6738
Transition Specialist: Phoenix HS, Talent MS, Innovation Academy
Kevin Chavez Martinez: 541-830-6608
Transition Specialist: Eagle Point HS and MS, White Mountain MS
Transitions Specialists
Program 2
Angel Garcia: 541-842-5363
Transition Specialist: South Medford HS, North Medford HS, McLoughlin MS
Andrew Ross: 541-956-7002
Transition Specialist: Crater HS, Hanby MS, Scenic MS
Stephanie Perkins: 541-560-3653
Transition Specialist: Prospect Charter School
Support Staff
Trina Janssen: 541-956-7354
Program Coordinator
Shauna Johnson: 541-956-7500 x907143
Administrative Assistant
TRIO ETS is here to help you explore possibilities, plan ahead and build a strong foundation for college, training and future careers through Rogue Community College and beyond.
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.