Engage With Us on LinkedIn
Your New Hub for TRIO Networking
By joining the National TRIO Alumni Association’s LinkedIn group, you can connect with like-minded TRIO professionals and expand your network. You can find and interact with individuals who share your interests or work in your industry, which can lead to new business opportunities, job leads, and collaborations.
- Learning opportunities: The NTAA LinkedIn group has discussions, articles, and other resources that can help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and news in your industry. You can also ask questions and get advice from experienced professionals.
- Exposure: By participating in group discussions and sharing your knowledge and expertise, you can increase your visibility on the platform. This can lead to more profile views, connection requests, and potential job opportunities.
- Professional development: Get resources and discussions on topics such as career development, leadership, and professional skills. You can use these resources to improve your skills and advance your career.
- Community: Feel a closer connection to your TRIO community of professionals who share your interests and goals. You can interact with others who are facing similar challenges and gain support and encouragement.
FOR THE CLASS OF 2023
As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration
Graduating from high school or college is a significant achievement that deserves recognition and celebration. Your graduating TRIO students have worked hard and dedicated several years to their education, and acknowledging their efforts can be a great source of motivation and pride. We have attached some information on how your program might be able to launch such a celebration, including examples of how other TRIO programs celebrate their students’ academic success and how to use grant funds to purchase NTAA-branded graduation regalia.
Get TRIO Alumni Updates
Our in-person and online community allows TRIO alumni from around the world to connect and stay current with TRIO news and events; join local alumni groups; network with peers; and post, share, or browse career opportunities. Stay connected to receive updates on TRIO alumni networking events in your area, job and mentorship opportunities.
National TRIO Alumni Association (NTAA)

National TRIO Alumni Reception at Annual Conference 2023 (Monday, Sept. 11; Washington, D.C.)
RSVP HERETRIO Alumni As Advocates
Here’s how you can get involved
Take action and tell your Member of Congress how TRIO works! The Take Action Now page will allow you to send a message on current TRIO issues in Congress. Use the toolkit below to stay in constant contact with Congress at each point in the appropriations process.
National TRIO Achiever Awards
Celebrating the Success of TRIO Students and the TRIO Programs
Celebrating the success of TRIO students and the TRIO programs, the Council for Opportunity in Education and members of the college access and success community are proud to honor the 2022 National TRIO Achievers. These men and women have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and are making remarkable contributions to their community. The public recognition of TRIO alumni is an exceptional opportunity to acknowledge that TRIO makes a difference in the lives of thousands of students whose future success depends on their access to higher education. We congratulate this year’s TRIO Achievers and past award winners who continue to inspire both college access and success professionals and current students.
FACES OF TRIO
Have you completed your Faces of TRIO profile?
Share your TRIO story via COE’s Faces of TRIO and help COE raise awareness of the effectiveness of TRIO programs. Complete and share our short survey to help us capture more TRIO experiences. These alumni profiles will be shared across social media and on select TRIO Alumni Spotlights.
Tommy Walls
Director, Alumni Relations
Resources for Alumni
Get tools to support your involvement in TRIO advocacy, award recognition, or career opportunities.
By providing academic, financial, social, and cultural support, TRIO programs have allowed over 6 million low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities to enter and graduate from college. TRIO alumni, we can connect with your state and regional liaisons and engage with alumni association activity at the state and regional levels.
Resources for TRIO Programs
In your program, do students see themselves as one day being part of the TRIO alumni community?
To help create a more robust network of TRIO alumni, the Council for Opportunity in Education created this toolkit to help TRIO programs get started in their efforts to organize alumni groups. Programs can use this worksheet to complete their unique alumni engagement plans.
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As a TRIO alumnus, you are a part of a TRIO legacy of success. Your support helps ensure the next 6 million students get the chance to achieve their dreams.
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As a part of our talented alumni network, there are many ways to get involved with COE and help increase college access and success for over 800,000 students each year.
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