Mission

 

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Careers in Teaching empowers first-generation, low-income, and students with a disability in their pursuit of a college degree through intensive individualized support and advocacy.

  • Identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds;
  • Prepare them for a program of postsecondary education;
  • Provide support services for such students who are pursuing programs of postsecondary education;
  • Motivate and prepare students for graduate programs and
  • Train individuals serving or preparing for services in programs and projects so designed.