СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCareer Exploration (PCE)

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СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCareer Exploration develops and supports ongoing career exploration for students in grades 6 through 12. Its mission is to give students the opportunityÌýto exploreÌýa variety of careers and pathways, using hands-on career related activities.ÌýPCE offers opportunities both directly to students and in collaboration with District 505 schools.


2025–2026 Career Exploration Events

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Summer Start 2025Ìý

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

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

Summer Start 2025Ìýis designed to prepare low-income andÌýfirst-generation-collegeÌýhigh schoolÌýstudentsÌýin 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.ÌýThere will be a different experiencesÌýfor each grade.ÌýThese ÌýFREEÌýexperiencesÌýwill be held in half-day sessions, MondaysÌýthrough ThursdaysÌýin June,Ìýon the СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege Campus.ÌýStudents may only participate in one session per summer.

The application window for Summer Start 2025 has now closed. Please check back for future events!

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