TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

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 Mission: To advance educational opportunity by connecting adult learners with the information, resources, and support necessary to access postsecondary education, complete credential pathways, develop career readiness, and achieve meaningful personal and economic success. Through collaboration, innovation, and student-centered service, we foster lifelong learning and strengthen our community.

Vision: To be the region's leading catalyst for educational access, workforce advancement, and lifelong learning, empowering adult learners to transform their lives through education and achievement.

Values: 

Access: We remove barriers and expand educational opportunities

Empowerment: We equip participants with knowledge, resources, and confidence.

Excellence: We deliver high quality services with professionalism and integrity.

Accountability: We are responsible stewards of public funds and committed to measurable outcomes.

Collaboration: We strengthen success through partnerships and teamwork.

Student Success: Every action supports participant achievement and growth.

There's no time like the present to invest in your future. Whether pursuing a degree, vocational training, or workforce certification, TRIO EOC can help.

To become a participant, complete our intake form mclennan.mylacai.com/apply/php.


 

 

 

 

 Contact Us!

We offer in person, phone, and Zoom meetings to fit your schedule and all advising is done by appointment. To connect with EOC staff and schedule an appointment, email trioeoc@mclennan.edu.

Have questions? Contact Deborah Gurcan, Project Director at 254-299-8599 or dgurcan@mclennan.edu. 

TRIO EOC is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education with an annual budget of $280,000 serving 1,000 individuals annually.

  

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