TRIUMPH and SURGE
Mission
The TRIUMPH & SURGE Program is a minority retention program, designed to increase the number of minority students completing from Triton College. This initiative provides academic support, one-on-one mentoring and coaching, career exploration and development, community service projects and assistance in transitioning to a four-year institution or into the workforce.
Ready to take control of your future?
Join TRIUMPH & SURGE today and unlock your potential. We're here to guide you every step of the way — whether you’re aiming to excel in your studies, build a career, or make an impact in your community.
About Us
What We Offer:
- One-on-One Mentoring & Coaching: Personalized guidance to help you navigate your academic and career journey.
- Academic Support: Tailored resources to boost your performance and keep you on track.
- Career Development: Explore careers, gain skills, and transition smoothly into the workforce or a four-year institution.
- Community Engagement: Participate in service projects that build connections and give back.
Our Goals:
- Empower Potential: Help students of color recognize and achieve their goals.
- Build Community: Create a supportive environment that fosters trust and growth.
- Boost Success: Increase retention and graduation rates for minority students.
- Career Ready: Equip students with the skills needed for a successful transition to their next chapter.
Triumph and Surge Requirements
Eligibility:
- Triton College Minority Student
- Enrolled in a Minimum of 3 College Credit Hours
- Be in good standing with the College
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Ready to TRIUMPH and SURGE forward?
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Sign up for the program and take the first step toward your future.
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Triumph and Surge Application
Calendar of Events
NOTE: All students must RSVP for all off-campus events. Please send your RSVP via email to surgeandtriumph@szoaoffice.com. Staff will respond with information regarding your ability to attend.
Events:
- No events scheduled at this time
Mentorship
TRIUMPH & SURGE Mentorship Circle
Interested in Joining Our Mentorship Circle?
As a mentor, you'll offer valuable guidance and support to TRIUMPH and SURGE scholars during crucial stages of their educational journey. Group mentoring provides a collaborative approach where mentors work together to help scholars successfully transition into school, work, and adulthood. Our mentoring activities are designed to ensure that mentors are effectively recruited, screened, trained, matched, initiated, monitored, and supported in fostering productive relationships with scholars.
We are looking for mentors from local businesses, community leaders, officials, government agencies, community organizations, faith groups, professional associations, fraternal organizations, and other community-related spaces.
Selected mentors will undergo a New Mentor Orientation, which offers an overview of the TRIUMPH&SURGE program and equips mentors with the essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for building effective group mentoring relationships. Below are some key traits and responsibilities for prospective group mentors. If you align with these qualities, we encourage you to complete a Mentor application.
Prospective Group Mentors Should:
- Serve as role models
- Provide constructive feedback on goals, situations, plans, and ideas
- Foster a supportive and trusting environment
- Schedule regular, uninterrupted time with your group
- Actively listen and engage with questions
- Offer encouragement through positive reinforcement
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Meet Triumph & Surge Team
Team:
- Director of Student Support Initiatives:
Stephanie Townsend
Room – B240C
Ext. 3795 - TRIUMPH & SURGE Advisor:
Delettre Massey
Room – B240F
Ext. 3598 - TRIUMPH & SURGE Advisor:
Andre Bobb
Room B-240G
Ext. 3752
Contact Us
For More Information:
Email Us: surgeandtriumph@szoaoffice.com