TRIO Student Support Services Program (TRIO SSS): Social & Cultural Enhancement Component

The federally-funded TRIO SSS provides a variety of academic support services to eligible students. Upon acceptance into the TRIO SSS, students participate in a number of intensive services to earn participation credits, for their involvement and active participating in the Programs extra curricular events and activities.

The Social & Cultural Enhancement Component enables the students to thrive intellectually and culturally; while developing their leadership skills in a multicultural learning institution. The program also provides students with an opportunity to attend the Florida Association of Education Opportunity Program Personnel (FAEOPP) Leadership Conference to enhance their leadership skills.

During the fall and spring semesters the Social & Cultural Enhancement Component provide students an opportunity to perform in the TRIO annual fashion show, visits to the Tampa Bay Performance Arts Center (TBPAC), Ebony Fashion Show benefit of Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc. MLK Leadership Breakfast sponsored by Tampa Bay Organization on Black Affairs (TOBA), Museum of Science and Industry (MOISE), community luncheons and banquets throughout the year.

Students may also earn participation credits by attending the following cultural and special events hosted by Hillsborough Community College.
A. The Art Gallery
B. Drama Department Productions
C. The Exhibit Gallery
D. Films, Dances & Special Events
E. Music Recitals
F. Latino/Hispanic Week
G. Black History Month
H. International Festival of Flags Ceremony

Ybor Career Resource Center

A. Resume Workshop
B. Business Etiquette Workshop


Our grand finale “Foods we eat at Christmas” is a well planned activity where students and staff bring a favorite dish from their culture, sing carols/songs, and fellowship with supporters of the TRIO family.

Motto

“Putting Students First in the Pursuit of Excellence”

Upcoming Cultural Event:    A-Midsummer-Night's-Dream    April 16-18 and 23-25

Earn participation credits for Summer Scholarship

There are six scheduled performances students may select to attend:

(April 16-18 and 23-25 @ 7:30 p.m.)

Students must sign-in the day of the performance at the box office. (unless notified otherwise)

Seating is limited so arrive at least 30 minutes early.

Students must show their ID