It's never too early to encourage your child to explore and define their career path. Students who have an early focus will develop a plan and goals and will be engaged and committed to their high school education.

The Illinois economy will need 80,000 new workers each year through 2008. Most of these jobs will require education beyond high school.
....20 percent will require professional degrees
....62 percent will require skilled labor

These jobs demand more knowledge and high levels of skill. They require people who have solid academics, technical proficiency, productive work habits, problem-solving skills, communication skills and the ability to think logically and work in teams.

The Lincoln Land Partnership for College and Career Success (PCCS) prepares students for today's world of high technology and expanding international competition.

What PCCS offers students:

....A way to earn college credits while in high school
....A solid foundation of academic and technical courses
....A clear pathway to follow with an individual career plan
....More efficient use of your time
....An introduction to the workplace
....Flexibility to explore various options for careers
....Direct connection to post-secondary education
....Information on new and emerging jobs
....Exposure to high-paying careers through job shadowing and internships

What PCCS offers parents:

....More motivated students who have a career focus
....Reduced college tuition costs
....Students receive two educations in one - one in college prep and one in job prep
....Students benefit from applied learning
....Skills and education lead to success
....Students learn life skills that apply to any career
....Readily accessible information about programs and activities available to students
....Smoother transition from high school to higher education

Learn more about PCCS>> 
PCCS at Your high school>>
Keep your student On Track for College with LLCC's step by step guide for parents>>
Lincoln Land Community College Career Pathways booklet>>