Momentum Magazine November 2019 Edition | Page 7

CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION? EOC was founded in 1980 and manages two TRIO programs: Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC). Both programs prepare and motivate high school students and adults for success in post-secondary education and, ultimately, their careers. The programs generate the skills necessary for success in education among low-income and potential first-generation college students enrolled in high school. The goal of both EOC and ETS is to assist people who are the first in their family to go to college as well as meeting the income guidelines of 150 percent of the poverty line. JESSICA DEMARCO, MELODY GOODWIN, BILL LEONARD & TAMMY MARCINKEVICH WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT WORKING LOCALLY? We love northeastern Pennsylvania and we especially love helping the people of this region advance their education. Educational Opportunity Centers of PA (EOC, Inc.) WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO JOIN THE CHAMBER? We joined because of the variety of networking opportunities—together we can do so much! Scranton, PA | Member since 2019 www.scrantonchamber.com • 5