TRIO Programs

Federal TRIO Progams

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Upward Bound and Talent Search, are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO Programs in the Secondary School Outreach Programs office at the University of Louisville are targeted to serve and assist low-income and first-generation college students to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.

What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

How can Upward Bound help me?

Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; 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 foster care system or other disconnected students.

In summary, services provided by the program include:

Upward Bound provdes instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language. Other services include:

• Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits
• Guidance and assistance on secondary school reentry, alternative education programs, or entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education

How do I apply?

Students that are interested in the Upward Bound Program are encouraged to apply. Please contact our office at (502) 852-6719 and ask to speak with an Academic Counselor for Upward Bound. The counselor will be able to answer your questions and assist you with the application process.

What is Talent Search?

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 reenter 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.

How can Talent Search help me?

Talent Search provides 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.

In summary, 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

How do I apply?

Students that are interested in the Talent Search Program are encouraged to apply. Please contact our office at (502) 852-6719 and ask to speak with an Academic Counselor for Talent Search. The counselor will be able to answer your questions and assist you with the application process

Employment Opportunities

Academic Tutors – Part-Time/Temporary – Fall & Spring

The TRIO Programs in the Secondary School Outreach Programs office are accepting applications for academic tutors to assist middle and high school students in various areas of secondary school academic competency - mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Interested applicants should submit a completed application online; one (1) PDF attachment containing a cover letter, a resume, a FREE unofficial college transcript, and two (2) to three (3) professional letters of recommendation on letterhead (from academic instructors or academic personnel from a college or university that can attest to the candidate’s reliability and academic accomplishments) should accompany your application. Interested applicants are asked to contact the Program Coordinator or Unit Business Manager by calling the main office at (502) 852-6719 to obtain an application or for instructions on how to apply.

Academic Instructors – Part-Time/Temporary – Summer

The TRIO Programs in the Secondary School Outreach Programs office are accepting applications for instructors in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Positions will be filled during our summer operating period. Interested applicants should submit a completed application online; one (1) PDF attachment containing a cover letter, a resume, a FREE unofficial college transcript, and two (2) to three (3) professional letters of recommendation on letterhead (from academic personnel currently employed at a school district, college or university that can attest to the candidate’s reliability and academic accomplishments) should accompany your application. Interested applicants are asked to contact the Program Coordinator or Unit Business Manager by calling the main office at (502) 852-6719 to obtain an application or for instructions on how to apply. The deadline for submitting applications for the Summer operational period is February 28th each year.

Residential Counselor – Part-Time/Temporary – Summer

The TRIO Programs in the Secondary School Outreach Programs office are accepting applications for positions that will be filled during our summer operating period. Interested applicants should submit a completed application online; one (1) PDF attachment containing a cover letter, a resume, a FREE unofficial college transcript, and two (2) to three (3) professional letters of recommendation on letterhead (from academic instructors or academic personnel from a college or university that can attest to the candidate’s reliability and academic accomplishments) should accompany your application. Interested applicants are asked to contact the Program Coordinator or Unit Business Manager by calling the main office at (502) 852-6719 to obtain an application or for instructions on how to apply. The deadline for submitting applications for the Summer operational period is February 28th each year.