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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Educational Talent Search |
| | Program began: 1997 - Students enrolled: 7022 - Sponsored by: Aspira, Inc of New Jersey |
| Contact Information: |
| | Patricia Nelson, Director |
| | 2 Leonard Street |
| | Camden, NJ 08105 |
| | Phone: (856) 964-9115 |
| | Fax: (856) 964-2339 |
| | Web site: http://nj.aspira.org |
| Program Description: |
| | Each year, ASPIRA will identify a minimum of 750 students who meet the Talent Search criteria (low income, first |
| | generation college, with academic potential) for eligibility as potential participants in the Talent Search Program. Each |
| | year ASPIRA will link with schools, post secondary institutions and community groups through outreach activities. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | Elementary, Middle or Secondary School |
| | Outreach |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th grade |
| | School(s) Served: Middle and High School |
| | School District: Camden City |
| | County or City Served: Camden County |
| | Region served: Southern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Study |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Test taking skills |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Personal Counseling |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | During School Hours After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Mid - High |
| | High School Students |
| | Elementary School Students |
| | Middle School Students |
| | ESL |
| | Minorities |
| | At Risk |
| | First Generation |
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Jersey Commission on Higher Education, 1994-2004
20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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