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Talent Search

Talent Search Department

What is Educational Talent Search?

Educational Talent Search identifies qualified students with potential for success at the postsecondary level and encourages them to complete secondary school and enroll in a program of study after high school. Talent Search serves students who are in grades 6 through 12.

Students who participate will benefit from the following:

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  • Information & Assistance with ACT & SAT
  • Professional job shadowing and career exploration
  • Tutoring
  • Travel to area cultural events
  • Visits to area college and university campuses
  • Action packed FUN!

To be considered for Talent Search, students must attend one of the following school districts:

  • Carthage
  • Joplin
  • Sarcoxie
  • Webb City
  • Carl Junction

Contact the Department

Jim Kimbrough

Director of Educational Talent Search
Criminal Justice Center Room 19
Kimbrough-J@mssu.edu
417-659-5440

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