CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is set to host a free career exploration workshop featuring its Electrical Power; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); and Industrial Technology programs for area high school and home school students.
The workshop will be held on Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room M131 on Parkland’s main campus, and will be led by Career and Technical Education instructors working in these industries.
The workshop will be held on Friday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room M131 on Parkland’s main campus. Led by Parkland Career and Technical Education instructors working in these industries, students will experience hands-on learning opportunities, including:
- constructing, testing, and troubleshooting general lighting circuits in Parkland’s Residential Wiring Lab
- learning HVAC maintenance and fabrication in Parkland’s HVAC Lab
- participating in repairing mechanical systems in Parkland’s Manufacturing Lab
This workshop requires active student participation. A safety release is required for each student. The completed form should be ready to turn in on the day of the event. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited.
Students can sign up for the workshop at parkland.edu/CareerExploration.