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Eligible high school students in the Joliet district can take part in the Education Talent Search (ETS Trio) program. All participants receive mentorship as they plan for their life after high school. Approximately 500 youth participate in this federally funded program each year. Benefits of this program include:
Eligibility and Requirements
To participate, you must:
You must have one of the following:
Educational Talent Search Application
Academic Support
Career Exploration Workshops (see our events section below)
Personal Development
Resources
The Educational Talent Search program primarily serves high school students at Joliet Township, Joliet Central and Joliet West.
DeAndre R. Butler, Senior Director
Phone: (815) 280-2303
Email: debutler@jjc.edu
DeAndre R. Butler is a TRIO/Student Support Services alum from Northern Illinois University. At NIU, he achieved his bachelor’s degree in sociology. In 2007, Butler landed his first job in the higher education field at Colorado Technical University Online, as an Admissions Advisor. He decided to further his education in higher ed and student affairs and graduated with a master's degree in education from NIU in 2010.
Butler was born and raised in Harvey, Illinois and came from a first-generation and low-income household where he was the first in his family to graduate with his bachelor’s. He is very committed to his work with JJC Student Support Services. Butler is a strong believer in assisting students on being successful while attending JJC so that they can graduate and transfer. He is actively involved with organizations, clubs and committees for the benefit of his students and department.
Latrice Bradshaw, ETS Coordinator
Phone: (815) 280-1448
Email: lbradsha@jjc.edu
Chicago native Latrice Bradshaw has spent her life actively supporting diverse populations of students through their growth and development. She is passionate about helping students find their niche in life and has consistently encouraged them to reach new heights. Bradshaw is a wife and mother of two who upholds herself with high esteem. She holds a bachelor's of arts degree in English and communications from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She also has a master's in higher education leadership and is currently pursuing her doctorate of education degree from Concordia University Chicago. As ETS Program Coordinator, Bradshaw organizes and leads initiatives to further develop and support students in achieving their goals. Having the opportunity to mentor, advise and implement strategies to aid in post-secondary success is not only her passion and purpose, but it's also the most rewarding experience she's ever had.
Dr. Alison Shimko, Educational Outreach Specialist
Email: alison.shimko@jjc.edu
Dr. Alison Shimko was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Illinois Wesleyan University. She earned a master of arts degree from Marquette University and a doctorate in history from Purdue University. She worked in higher education for more than seven years and was an adjunct history professor at Purdue University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been passionate about diversity and inclusion since high school. Most recently, she volunteered for LaAmistad, a program devoted to teaching elementary Latinx students self-sufficiency and confidence. In her role at JJC, she serves low-income and first-generation Joliet Township High School District students, leveling the playing field when it comes to college applications, acceptance and retention. This role is at the intersection of her greatest strengths and passions: teaching, mentorship and inclusion.
Edith Martinez, Secretary for the Center of Multicultural Access & Success
Email: edith.martinez@jjc.edu
Phone: (815) 280-6709
Edith Martinez is a lifetime resident of Joliet. She has more than 20 years of experience in early education (K-12). She has a certificate of translating and interpreting in Spanish from Triton College and previously attended JJC. Martinez habla español.
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