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Talent Search

Talent Search Department

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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:

  • A group of students in a science lab.Academic Advising
  • 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

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!

Missouri Southern State University - Talent Search

3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
417-659-5440 - phone
417-659-5445 - fax

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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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm