PNCC works with the the Pilsen Education Task Force, (PETF)  a subcommittee of the Pilsen Planning Committee that is comprised of schools, community based organizations, colleges & universities, as well as parents. The PETF’s goal is to create a path of education for area residents from birth through college, and make all residents aware of the educational resources available in Pilsen.

Members from the Pilsen Education Task Force, and Pilsen Planning Committee unveiling the Pilsen Education Plan. Oct. 2010

Pilsen Education Plan

Pilsen Education Summit

Every October, PNCC and the PETF organizes the Pilsen Education Summit. For its 5th year, PNCC held a successful Education Summit on October 2011. Parents and youth came to Benito Juarez Community Academy, and attended workshops that addressed key topics such as sex education, teen violence prevention, career placement services, health, tutoring information, family care, higher education, nutrition and more.

Watch our video!