CCCC Educational Talent Search

Educational Talent Search serves young people in grades six through twelve. In addition to counseling, participants receive information about college admissions requirements, scholarships, and various student financial aid programs. This early intervention program helps people from families with incomes under $24,000 (where neither parent has graduated from college with a 4-year degree) to better understand their educational opportunities and options.

Talent Search is a program that operates 12 months a year, located at Cankdeska Cikana Community College and funded through United States Department of Education. The purpose of Talent Search is to assist pre-college students development and enhance their academic, motivational skills, and improve self-esteem so they may graduate and successfully enroll in a post-secondary educational institution.

In Fiscal Year 2001, $109,960,406 was awarded to serve an estimated 320,854 participants; 360 grants were made; the average award was $305,446.

Population Served

Students whose parents do not have a 4-year college degree. (1st Generation)
Students 11-27 years of age or 6 -12th grade.
Students from low-income families.
Students from rural and cultural isolation.
Students in need of career guidance and/or advising.
Students who have discontinued the education process and would like to resume their education.

Contact Information

Imogene Belgarde, Director
(701)766-1318
Imogene_Belgarde@littlehoop.cc

Laverne Sullivan, Advisor
CMS Devils Lake, Warwick
Laverne_Sullivan@littlehoop.cc

Loren Larson, Adm.Asst.
(701) 766-1322
Loren_Larson@littlehoop.cc

Services Available

Supplemental Instruction
Provide educational material in the following areas: Reading, Writing, Study Skills, Financial Aid and Career Development. To supplement their schoolwork throughout the academic year.

Personal Assistance
Provide motivational and personal support through continuous contact with Talent Search counselors, tutors, schoolteachers, home visits, counseling sessions and field trips to educational centers.

Summer Program
During the summer months Talent Search sponsors a summer program for students interested in enhancing their skills in Math, Art, English, Science and Culture.

we serve all students regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap.