Partnerships for College and Career Success

What is PCCS?

Educational initiative to prepare students for high skilled/high wage careers that require technical skills
Programs of study linking high school and college
PCCS students begin their training in the 11th grade and continue the pathway to an associate’s degree or higher

Application deadline is October 31.

Send completed applications to:
Lake Land College Perkins Program
5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938

Nearly 80% of jobs require education beyond high school *
Majority of jobs will require technical education
Many of the ten fastest growing occupations entry level positions require an Associate’s Degree. **
PCCS students get a head start on college because of formal links between high school and college
Earn while you learn – skills learned in high school can be used for part time work while attending school
Time and Money saved
Earn college credit in high school
Eligible for proficiency testing to waive college courses
Preferred admission in some competitive college programs

Talk to your high school Guidance Counselor about your career plans to see if the PCCS pathway is included.
Check Programs of Study on this website to see what classes are needed to prepare for your college career.
Submit your PCCS Certificate to Lake Land College Perkins Office for program eligibility and evaluation.
Perkins/PCCS office will contact you regarding your eligibility for proficiency for waived courses.
Upon graduation, have your counselor submit your final transcript to Lake Land College Perkins/PCCS office for final evaluation.

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