The Middlesex Community College TRiO-Educational Talent Search Program is a student support program for students in grades 6-12. Utilizing a variety of services, our goal is to foster academic success and to promote postsecondary education among low-income and/or first-generation students.
Services:
-Academic & Personal advising
-Parent Outreach
-Customized Service Plan
-Course Selection Assistance
-School Success Workshops
-Goal Setting Seminars
-Tutorial assistance/referrals
-College & Career Awareness Activities
-College & Cultural field trips
-High School Transition Program
-Financial Literacy Workshops
In addition, the following services are offered to high school students:
-Career Decision-Making Assistance
-PSAT, SAT, and TOEFL Registration Assistance
-College Research Assistance-College Application Assistance
-Financial Aid Information & Assistance
-Scholarship Research Assistance
-Resume and Essay Writing Assistance
-Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
* Please make sure that the following items in the application are completed before submitting the application for admission.
-If not U.S. Citizen, clear copy of Permanent Resident I.D. Card or valid I-94
-Student Questionnaire
-Family Taxable Income
-Family size
-Parents’ educational level information
-Signature of parent or legal guardian
-Copy of citizenship certificate or passport, if you are a citizen born in a country outside US territory.
Target Schools & Contact Persons
Butler and Stoklosa Middle School
Grades 6-8
Advior: -Mr. Alex Gamota
Middlesex Community College Email: gamotaa@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: agamota@lowell.k12.ma.us
Lowell High School (LHS) – TRiO Talent Search & Gear UP Staff D1005 West Campus
9th-10th Grade Advisor: Ms. Abbie Ladd
Middlesex Community College Email: ladda@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: atakvorian@lowell.k12.ma.us
11th Grade Coordinator: Mrs. Laurie Renna
Middlesex Community College Email: rennal@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: lrenna@lowell.k12.ma.us
12th-First Year College Students-Coordinator: Mrs. Genesis Torti
Middlesex Community College Email: Tortig@middlesex.mass.edu
Lowell Public School Email -gtorti@lowell.k12.ma.us
12th-First Year College Students-Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Sorenson
Middlesex Community College Email: Sorensons@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: ssorenson@lowell.k12.ma.us
Administration
Dr. Colleen M. Winn, Director
TRIO Pre-Collegiate Programs & GEAR UP-Massachusetts
MCC: 978-656-3401
LHS: 978-937-8919
Middlesex Community College Email: winnc@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: cwinn@lowell.k12.ma.us
Mr. Connor Guerin, Assistant Director Precollegiate TRiO and Gear Up: Massachusetts
Middlesex Community College Email: guerinc@middlesex.edu
Lowell Public School Email: cguerin@lowell.k12.ma.us
Telephone: Lowell High School: 978-937-8919
Middlesex Community College: 978-656-3401