Welcome to Champaign Central's College & Career Center!
Mission/Purpose:
The primary mission of Central High School’s College & Career Center is to provide a comprehensive resource center for all students and families, to offer college & career resources and to assist with post-high school planning in an atmosphere where EVERY student feels welcome.
Guided Pathway Support Program: - The Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) is a college access and success program for African American high school juniors and seniors. GPS students are guided by Ron Brown Scholar mentors through the college application process: 1) Test Prep 2) Essay and resume editing 3) Interview Prep 4) Scholarship resources 5) Completing the FAFSA 6) Choosing a college - Rising Juniors and Seniors apply now for the 2018-19 cycle at rbsgps.com/
Machining and Welding: Industrial Technology Camp Well suited to the maker-minded individual, you'll learn ti manipulate metal using a manual lathe and weld metal together. Use the latest industry technology in a high-tech lab to design and take home several projects. Camp 1: - Dates: July 9-19 - Ages: 13-18 - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $209 Camp 2: - Dates: July 23 - Aug 2 - Ages: 13-18 - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $209
Mapping with Technology Learn to use a high-accuracy GPS, lasers, telescopes, table computers, and other tools professional surveyors use to create maps that help build structures and develop land. - Dates: June 11-14 - Ages: 13-18 years - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $159
Automotive Camps Come tinker at the state-of-the-art Parkhill Applied Technology Center, where you'll learn to complete a vehicle safety inspection and perform basic maintenance tasks. Camp 1: - Dates: June 11-14 - Ages: 14-16 years - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $159 Camp 2: - June 18-21 - Ages: 16-18 years - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $159
Motorsport Camp Take an introductory look at the motorsport industry. Measure rear wheel torque and horsepower with our chassis dynamometer, tour a racing shop, and more. Prior automotive camp or Parkland College courses required. - Dates: June 25-29 - Ages: 16-18 years - Time: 9am - 3pm - Cost: $159
Common Application, Account Rollover: - Juniors can START their Common Application NOW! "Account Rollover is designed to help everyone who is part of the college process learn about the Common Application - from students and parents to teachers and counselors. On the registration page, we ask you to identify your role, but everyone has the same application experience, no matter how they identify themselves. Anyone can create a Common Application account, when they are ready, and their account will roll over from year to year, using the same user name and password.
This means you can start learning about and exploring the Common App on your timeline. You can begin by answering the questions in the six sections of the “Common App” tab: Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, and Writing. " Website:www.commonapp.org/rollover
