Educational Talent Search is a federally funded TRIO Program serving limited-income and potential first-generation Americans, ages 11 to 27.  Nationwide, over 387,604 Americans are enrolled in 471 Talent Search TRIO programs.  The UI/LCSC ETS Program serves over 700 students in North Idaho and South-Eastern Washington. 

Schools served include Asotin Jr./Sr. High School, Coeur d'Alene High School, Lake City High School, Lewiston High School, Clarkston High School, Post Falls High School, Post Falls Middle School, River City Middle School, Lakes Middle School, Canfield Middle School, Woodland Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, Sacajawea Jr. High, Jenifer Jr. High, Tammany Alternative Center, and Educational Opportunity Center (non-TRIO).  In addition, the UI/LCSC ETS program will serve adults in the target area who have an interest in completing a GED program and/or entering a post-secondary education program.

Educational Talent Search provides academic advising, free tutoring, career advising, college admissions assistance, financial aid assistance, scholarship search assistance, goal setting and decision making advising, a 10th grade mentoring program, study skills assistance, and SAT/ACT preparation.  Other services are provided as needed.

Educational Talent Search is 100% federally funded at $312,277 annually.