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Thompson Announces Talent Search Programs
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 12, 2011
Contact: Stephanie Booker
601-866-9003
CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM FUNDS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
IN THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Education has awarded funding under the Talent Search Program to Colleges and Universities in the MS Second Congressional District.
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 assist participant 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 disadvantage backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.
| Awardee | Amount | Contact | Phone |
| Coahoma Community College | $230,000 | Jacquelyn Smith | 662.621.4132 |
| Hinds Community College | $257,769 | Pamela F. Williams | 601.885.7165 |
| Mississippi Department of Education | $384,216 | Terrie R. Sharp | 601.683.7057 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $398,025 | Evelyn Woods | 662.254.3871 |
| Tougaloo College | $361,420 | Valvia M. Wilson | 601.977.7844 |
