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Academic Talent Search

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Academic Talent Search is a TRiO program that is 100% funded by the Department of Education, making services FREE to our students. Mary's
Unity
Western

Students will gain study skills, participate in academic coaching, visit colleges and take trips! Schools we currently serve include:
Baldwin
Bluffs
Brown County
Camp Point Central
Denman
Griggsville/Perry
Iles
Liberty
Lincoln-Douglas
Meredosia / Chambersburg
Payson-Seymour
Pike County Christian Academy
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill
Quincy Christian School
Quincy Junior High
Quincy Senior High
Rooney
Southeastern
St.

10/26/2026

MYTH or FACT?
College is confusing and scary? MYTH!
Academic Talent Search students had a scary good time busting college myths while carving pumpkins? FACT!!

10/21/2026

John Wood Community College is hosting a Pathways College Explore Day! If you’re interested in Counseling, Education & Emergency Services; come check it out!

Get hands-on experience, meet professionals and discover careers you might not have even considered!

📅 Friday, October 23 | 9 AM–Noon
+ FREE JWCC T-shirt & lunch!
⚠️ High school students in grades 9–12 are welcome! Talk to your school counselor about an excused absence‼️

Your future is waiting. EXPLORE it!
🔗 Save your spot TODAY: jwcc.edu/explore

10/01/2026

Ready to explore a future centered on helping others? Save the date for OT & PT Visit Day at Quincy University on October 23!

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09/30/2026

High School Junior and Seniors are invite to join Academic Talent Search on our college campus visits in October! To register your ATS student for the events, go to "Event Registration Form" on our website, or click this link https://machform.jwcc.edu/view.php?id=330167

09/16/2026

Your future doesn’t have to start with all the answers. Start by exploring your options.
Spend the morning at JWCC during EXPLORE: Undecided and learn more about degree programs, career training, campus life and the support available to help you find your direction.
📅 September 25 | 9A-12P
Open to high school students in grades 9–12. Free lunch and a JWCC T-shirt included!

⚠️ Save your spot: jwcc.edu/explore
Be sure to ask your school counselor about an excused absence‼️

09/16/2026

07/23/2026

Thank you to Legacy Martial Arts for taking time to host a basic martial arts class for our students!

07/01/2026

Academic Talent Search at John Wood Community College is enrolling students.

If your student is in grades 6th-12th and would be the first in your family to attend college, they may qualify for FREE support.

Don't miss out on:
🎓 College planning
💵 Scholarship help
📚 Academic support
🚍 College visits
💼 Career exploration

Apply here:

Parent/Guardian Information-Eligibility To comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, the following is required for program eligibility. All information is completely confidential.

06/23/2026

Interested in technical or trade school? Academic Talent Search is visiting John Wood’s Workforce Development Center! The WDC focuses on welding, electrical, truck driving, computer design, and much more! The event is July 2nd 10am-1pm at the Workforce Development Center. Lunch will be included. Call the Academic Talent Search office at 217-641-4352 by July 1st to register!

06/15/2026

What a great start to summer! ☀️ Students at our 2026 Academic Talent Search Academy participated in archery, golf, STEM, junk journaling, and so much more. They also learned from incredible guest speakers about building resumes, college, scholarships and career exploration. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Address

1301 S 48th Street
Quincy, IL
62305

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Website

https://www.jwcc.edu/college-prep/ats/

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