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UPCOMING EVENTS AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Register today to join webinars, workshops, and conferences that offer insights on best practices, policy updates, and innovative approaches in supporting underrepresented students.

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Congressional Outreach Packet

Elevate the leadership skills of your high school students

National Student Leadership Congress

Clarify misconceptions about McNair eligibility criteria

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT JONES

Help shape the future of educational opportunity

Annual Conference 2025

Get individualized support from experienced TRIO leaders

Proposal Writing Workshops

Kindle bonds among TRIO alumni, students, and partners

NATIONAL TRIO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Proposal Writing Workshop

Virtual Proposal Writing Workshop: Educational Opportunity Centers

April 03 — 04, 2025,

Join us for an engaging proposal writing workshop hosted by COE! This condensed session will cover crucial topics such as addressing the Need and tackling the Competitive Preference Priorities. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask your burning questions in an interactive Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your proposal skills and gain a competitive edge! COE Members will have the opportunity to have their grants read and critiqued. Critiques of proposals will take place on the week of April 7. Programs asking for a critique will be sent instructions a few days before the PWW. You must be registered by 4:00p.m. Eastern Time on April 3 — no exceptions — and your membership needs to be current. We will only read NEW/CURRENT proposals.

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Proposal Writing Workshop

Virtual Proposal Writing Workshop: Talent Search

April 03 — 04, 2025,

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Seminar

The COE Institute for Access & Success Professionals

April 01 — 02, 2025, California State University, Long Beach

This two-day, multi-faceted, professional development forum empowers both new and seasoned professionals with the skills vital for championing student success. This event is designed to share best practices, essential tools, and proven techniques for student engagement and success around the following core areas: academic advising, financial aid, and preparing for the workforce.

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Free Training

Virtual P3 Retention and Graduation for Pre-College Programs

30 April — 02 May, 2025,

Participants will explore high-impact practices such as proactive advising, mentoring, and developing a strong academic and social support network.

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Proposal Writing Workshop

Proposal Writing Workshop: Talent Search

May 20 — 21, 2025, Minnesota

COE’s proposal writing workshop helps participants develop stronger proposals by providing insights into the proposal development process, identifying key components of a successful proposal, and highlighting common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid.

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Proposal Writing Workshop

Proposal Writing Workshop: Educational Opportunity Centers

May 20 — 21, 2025, Minnesota

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NEW 2024 TRIO COMPENSATION REPORT

Fostering data-driven conversations and solutions to enhance quality of life and advocate for the vital work of educational opportunity

The 2023- 2024 TRIO Professionals Compensation report presents the findings of a survey administered from Fall 2023 to Winter 2024 by the Pell Institute. Survey respondents provided data for the 2022/2023-2023/2024 tax year in hopes that the data will inspire asset-based discussions and solutions to improve the quality of life for TRIO professionals. The survey was sent to all members of the TRIO community registered with the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), which represents ten regional TRIO associations. The survey was sent to a total of 8,252 people yielding a final sample size of 1,367 respondents. Findings show that nearly 70% of respondents reported coming from low-income backgrounds and across the U.S. and Guam, the average TRIO salary was $57,635. The report is free for COE members, and costs $49.00 for non-members.

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