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.

2024–25 Career Exploration Events

Business and Entrepreneurship Experience
for High School Students

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9 am to 2 pm
Parkland College Student Union

This workshop will feature four discovery sessions, a campus tour, T-shirt, and lunch.

Participants will attend sessions on:

  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Starting your own business (Entrepreneurship)
  • Business practices in various industries

Seating is limited, so sign up now. 


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Welding and Industrial Technology Workshop
for High School Students

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9 am to 1 pm
Parkland College T Building

Students will experience hands-on career exploration activities in our Welding and Industrial Technology facilities. Led by our faculty, students will learn MIG and stick welding, and the use of SOLIDWORKS and 3-D printing to create a project from conception to completion. A strong emphasis will be placed on safety protocols in these careers. Lunch will be provided.

There are only 32 seats available in this workshop, so register soon.


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Health Professions: Career Exploration 
for 6th to 8th Grade Students

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10 am
Parkland College on Mattis, H building

Students will experience hands-on health career labs, simulators, and program equipment during the event. Health Professions faculty and support services staff will be available to answer questions. This event also provides an excellent opportunity for parents considering a career change to explore Parkland’s Health Professions programs.

Programs featured will be:

  • Surgical Technology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Medical Assistant
  • Veterinary Technology

Light refreshments will be served. 

Seating is limited, so register early.


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Career and Technical Education: Career Exploration 
for 6th to 8th grade students

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10 am
Parkland College Main Campus, T building

Students will experience hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) career labs, classrooms, and program equipment during the event. CTE faculty, and support services staff, will be available to answer questions. This event also provides an excellent opportunity for parents considering a career change to explore Parkland’s CTE programs.

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Summer Start 2025 - Applications open January 13, 2025

Summer Start 2025 is designed to prepare low-income, first-generation-college, and minority high school students in the Unit 4, Urbana, and Rantoul districts, for successful passage to college and career. 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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For information related to PCE events, email pce@parkland.edu.