TRIO - Educational Talent Search
TRIO Educational Talent Search (TRIO-ETS) is dedicated to making college dreams a reality for youth in East Multnomah County.
We mentor middle and high school students in 7 MHCC district schools. Our students are the first in their families to attend college, but they won’t be the last. TRIO-ETS helps promising young people create generational change, helping students and their families build and realize a vision for themselves as college graduates.
Is TRIO-ETS right for you?
TRIO-ETS might be right for you if you are a middle school or high school student who:
- Wants to graduate from college,
- Is motivated to earn the grades needed to attend college,
- Has a family facing significant financial barriers, and
- Would be the first in your family to graduate from college.
If you also attended one of the following schools, then you may be eligible for TRIO-ETS!
- Centennial High School
- Centennial Middle School
- Oliver Middle School
- David Douglas High School
- David Douglas: Fir Ridge
- Ron Russell Middle School
- Gresham High School
- Clear Creek Middle School
How to Apply to TRIO-ETS
You can apply for the program online.
Our accessible online application is available in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish | Español
- Arabic | العربية
- Somali | Soomaali
- Vietnamese | Tiếng Việt
- Nepali | नेपाली
- Chinese (Simplified) | 中文（简体）
- Chinese (Traditional) | 中文（繁體）
- Russian | русский
If you need accommodations for our application, please email [email protected].
Contact the MHCC TRIO Office
Your success is our mission. Have questions? We're located on the upper-level of the library on the Gresham Campus.
TRIO Student Success Center Room, Gresham Campus, Room AC3303
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
[email protected]
503-491-7688