Educational Talent Search
Your Future Starts Here!
TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded college access program sponsored by Colorado State University Pueblo. Our mission is to empower students in Pueblo, Colorado, to achieve academic success, explore career opportunities, and pursue higher education.
ETS provides free educational resources, academic guidance, and college and career readiness services to middle and high school students in participating Pueblo schools. Through individualized support, engaging workshops, college campus visits, and career exploration activities, we help students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
Serving approximately 625 students annually, ETS supports students as they transition from middle school to high school and prepare for education beyond graduation. Our goal is to help students recognize their potential, overcome barriers, and successfully enroll in and complete postsecondary education.
Your future starts here, and ETS is here to help you every step of the way!
What Does ETS Offer?
ETS provides free services and opportunities designed to help students prepare for academic success and their future careers.
Academic Success & Student Support
- Academic advising and goal setting
- Study skills, time management, and organization workshops
- Tutoring resources and academic support
- Assistance with transitioning from middle school to high school
College & Career Exploration
- College campus tours and educational field trips
- Career exploration and interest assessments
- STEM and hands-on learning opportunities
- College and career readiness workshops
College Preparation & Financial Aid
- College application guidance
- Scholarship searches and application assistance
- FAFSA and financial aid information
- Postsecondary education and career planning
Student Engagement & Personal Development
- Leadership and personal development activities
- Educational workshops and summer programs
- Team-building and enrichment experiences
- Opportunities to build confidence and explore new interests
Ready to Apply?
Fill out an application now (you can also get one from your school's counselor).
For help filling out your application, call (719) 549-2538 or (719) 744-2010.
ApplicationWhy Join ETS?
College and career planning can begin long before high school graduation. ETS helps students explore their interests, discover educational opportunities, and develop a plan for their future.
Whether students plan to attend a university, community college, or pursue technical or career-focused education, ETS provides guidance to help them make informed decisions.
With ETS, students can:
- Discover new career possibilities
- Visit colleges and explore campus life
- Build academic and leadership skills
- Learn about scholarships and financial aid
- Prepare for life after high school
- Connect with advisors who support their goals
Families Are Part of the Journey
Families play an important role in helping students plan for their futures. ETS encourages parent and guardian involvement through educational resources, college planning information, financial aid guidance, and opportunities to participate in program activities.
Our team works with students and families to make the college-going process easier to understand and navigate.
Support for Every Step
Whether you're just beginning middle school or preparing for high school graduation, ETS can help you take the next step.
Contact the CSU Pueblo TRIO Educational Talent Search team to learn more about eligibility, participating schools, and enrollment opportunities.
Get Started with ETS!
Are you ready to explore your future?
Whether you're just beginning middle school or preparing for high school graduation, ETS can help you take the next step.
Contact the CSU Pueblo TRIO Educational Talent Search team to learn more about eligibility, participating schools, and enrollment opportunities.
Dream big. Explore your options. Plan your future.
It's for you if you attend a participating school:
Participating Schools
- Middle Schools:
- Corwin International Magnet School
- Goodnight School
- Heaton Middle School
- Hope Academy
- Hyde Park Precollegiate Middle School
- Nettie S. Freed Expeditionary School K-8
- Pueblo Academy of Arts
- Risley School of Exploration
- High Schools:
- Centennial High School
- Central High School
- D60 Online
- East High School
- Hope Alpha Learning Academy
- South High School
Eligibility
- Enrolled at a participating school
- A U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
TRIO Educational Talent Search provides college readiness services regardless of sex, age, parental status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.