Parkland Career Exploration (PCE)

 

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Parkland Career Exploration develops and supports ongoing career exploration for students in grades 6 through 12. Its mission is to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers and pathways, using hands-on career related activities. PCE offers opportunities both directly to students and in collaboration with District 505 schools.

2024–2025 Career Exploration Events

Summer Start 2025 

Juniors and Seniors attend 9 am – 12 pm; Freshmen and Sophomores attend 1 pm – 4 pm.

  • Session 1: June 2–12 
  • Session 2: June 16–26

Summer Start 2025 is designed to prepare low-income and first-generation-college high school students in the Unit 4, Urbana, and Rantoul districts, however, students from all school districts are encouraged to apply and will be considered as space allows.This year we are expanding the program to include freshman through seniors. There will be a different experiences for each grade. These FREE experiences will be held in half-day sessions, Mondays through Thursdays in June, on the Parkland College Campus. Students may only participate in one session per summer.

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Ag Tech Showcase

Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 9 am – 12:45 pm
Parkland College Main Campus, W building

Area high school students will have the opportunity to explore different programs in the Parkland College Agricultural Technology department. On Thursday, March 13, participants will meet with employers, learn about high-tech equipment, visit laboratories, talk with faculty, and enjoy hands-on ag-based activities. 

Highlights of the showcase include: 

  • RC Tractor Pulling Contest
  • Plant Propagation
  • Ag Business and Farm Management
  • Diesel, Case New Holland, and AGCO Programs
  • Employer Networking

This event is free, and lunch is included. 

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For information related to PCE events, email pce@parkland.edu.