Educational Opportunity Centers Of Pennsylvania

The educational talent search project served 1,003 students in grades 6 through 12 in the following school districts: scranton area, hanover area, wilkes-barre area, hazleton area, and shenandoah area. The services provided may have included career counseling, financial literacy, preparation for taking college entrance exams, assistance with the college selection and application process. Other services provided include assistance with the completion of the financial aid application. Additional services provided to assist students to suceed in the academic environment such as stress management, study skills, and self-esteem workshops. The agency's goal is to assist low income, first generation college bound students to select and enroll in a suitable postsecondary educational institution and complete that postsecondary education of choice.

The ovr-pets program is offered in participating school districts to students with ieps, 504 plans, or have self identified disabilities. The lessons are offered on a scheduled basis.

The agency provided scholarships