Lake Land College Partnerships for College and Career Services

Counselors

“For this generation, the number one predictor of postsecondary success, particularly in college is not grades, but rather having a goal and the commitment that comes from career maturity and career direction” Dr. Kenneth Gray Pennsylvania State University

Counselors’ Role in the Partnerships for College and Career Success Initiative………………….

Help students select a career pathway that fits their interests and abilities
Direct students to the Programs of Study. This helps the student understand the pathway and take responsibility.
Emphasize the advantages of the program including:

A clear pathway with an individual career plan

Preferred admission in some competitive programs

Earning college credits while in high school saves both time and money

Students get real world working experiences and the academic foundation they need to succeed in college.

Exposure to high-paying careers through job shadowing and internships

Flexibility to explore various options for careers

Work with instructional staff to provide career exploration activities

Certificates

LLC Programs

Resources

Career Clusters

http://www.acrnetwork.org/counselors/clusters/default.aspx (How Education Pays)

http://www.careerclusters.org/

Agriculture

Arts Audio Video

Business

Education and Training

Careers

http://www.acrnetwork.org/counselors/clusters/default.aspx

http://www.acteonline.org/career/index.cfm

http://www.careervoyages.gov/

http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Home

http://www.khake.com/page2.html (Vocational Information Center)

Scholarships

http://ilcis.intocareers.org/index_cluster.aspx?FileID=Aid

http://www.lakeland.cc.il.us/dv/fd/index.cfm

College Planning

http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CIP/Preparing/websites1.htm

http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/CollegePrep/

To find out more about Partnerships for College and Career Success, contact your school counselor or contact the Lake Land College Partnerships for College and Career Success office at pccs@lakeland.cc.il.us or 217-234-5372