PERKINS SUPPORT SERVICES

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Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs (AAS or Certificate) at Parkland may be eligible for assistance from Perkins Support Services. From spring and fall semester book and computer loans to referrals for community services, we are dedicated to helping you succeed with your educational goals.

 

You May Be Eligible to Take Advantage of Perkins Programming if:

You are enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) AAS Degree or Certificate
AND
meet one of the following criteria:

Out of Workforce Individuals

A displaced homemaker who has worked primarily in the home without pay to care for a home and family, and for that reason has little to no marketable skills.

Has been dependent on the income of another family member but are no longer supported by that income.

A parent whose youngest dependent child will become ineligible to receive assistance under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act  no later than two years after the date on which the parent applies for assistance under such title.

Is unemployed or underemployed and having trouble in obtaining or upgrading employment.

Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
An individual experiencing homelessness as described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Youth with a Parent on Active Duty in the Armed Forces

A student with a parent who is a member of the armed forces as defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, and is on active duty as defined in section 101(d)(1) of such title.

Limited English Proficiency

A secondary student, adult, or out of school youth who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding of the English language, AND whose native language is a language other than English.

OR

An individual who lives in a family or community environment in which a language other than English is the dominant language.

Receiving Reasonable Accomodations

Receiving reasonable accommodations from Accessibility Services at Parkland, and can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.

From an Economically Disadvantaged Family

Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults 

Foster children who have left the foster care system and who have transitioned to independent living without a permanent family connection

Receiving a Pell Grant, MAP Grant, or subsidized loan  

Single Parent

A student who is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse AND has a minor child or children for which the parent has either custody or joint custody or is pregnant.

Preparing for a Nontraditional Field

Pursuing a nontraditional field for their gender, that is, when one gender comprises less than 25% of all individuals employed in that occupation or filed of work.


SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) AAS OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM


  • Career Services: Career assessment, exploration, resume development, job location and interviewing skills
  • Academic Advising: Semester course selection, program of study planning, future learning goal setting, academic support resource assistance

  • Equipment loan program (as determined by faculty), information available in M120.
  • Tutors for English 111 and career courses (if need is determined by faculty).

  • English language development guidance and support, and special programming for students wanting to enter Health Professions.
  • Referrals to WIOA 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Career and Technical Open House
  • Summer Camps
  • Student Co-Curricular Activities
  • Spring Trade-Up
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

WIOA Title I services through the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) are designed to help eligible veterans, adult low income, adult basic skills deficient, dislocated workers, and youth regain employment through a variety of services.Services are broken down to 2 categories:Career Services and Training Service.

  • Career Services
  • Training Services

Through the WIOA program, eligible individuals may receive financial assistance to help cover tuition, textbooks, uniforms, supplies, physicals/immunizations, as well as licensure and/or certification fees, and supportive services (transportation and child care assistance for example). WIOA participants also receive career counseling, assessment testing and job search assistance or on-the-job training through a career planner.

There are three ways to be eligible for the program:

  • Low Income Adult
  • Dislocated Worker
  • Youth: (Out-of-School Youth ages 16-24) or (In-School Youth ages 14-21)