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Part-time Cosmetology Instructor Position Opening
Join #TeamKACC and our efforts to Prepare Students for Tomorrow. KACC has two new part-time position openings for a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor. One position is a two-Day per week schedule, and the second is an on-call substitute position with the opportunity to move into part-time. Instructors must have ability and desire to work with both adult and high school junior and senior students to provide . . .

We're Positive About our Students
December Positive Referral Winners Announced
KACC's Culture of Catching Students Doing Good is alive and well! Mr. Papineau, KACC Dean of Students, says making parent phone calls to tell them something great about their son or daughter is always a bright spot in his day. "There continues to be a lot of of our students showing what they're made of. It is heartening to witness and hear our teacher's stories," says . . .
Amy Wendinger, A Different Kind of PPE - Professional-Personable-Expert
Medical Terminology-Introduction to Health Occupations Instructor
Amy Wendinger came to KACC midway through first semester in 2019. To Ms. Wendinger, it seemed like one day she was caring for patients at Riverside Medical Center, and the next day, she was teaching Medical Terminology-Introduction to Health Careers at the Kankakee Area Career Center. This was quite a change, considering Ms. Wendinger worked at Riverside Outpatient Surgery/PACU for the last twelve years. . . .

Another Success Story from KACC Alumni
Deputy Sheriff Aimee Holcomb
There is not much more rewarding than hearing from former students when they have fulfilled their goals. This past month, Mr. Josh Martin, Law Enforcement Assistant Instructor, received an email and photograph from 2014 KACC and Manteno High School Alumnus, Aimee Holcomb, Now Deputy Sheriff Holcomb. After graduating from high school, Aimee went to college earning her Bachelor's Degree in criminal . . .
Cosmetology Students Wrapping It Up
Day One of Two-Day Practical Examination
Whether you are a high school student or an Adult Cosmetology Student, KACC's Cosmetology Program asks a lot from everyone. This program meets six days per week, yes, six with Saturdays; an additional four weeks in the summer; and, meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings to allow everyone ample opportunity to earn the 1,500 hours mandated by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Tonya Born, Cosmetology . . .

Options & Opportunities
2021-2022 KACC Program Guide
If you are interested in Preparing for Tomorrow - Look at KACC Today! Take a few minutes to view the fabulous course offerings we have here at the Career Center. Remember, we serve juniors and seniors in high school accepting registrations by working with area high school counselors. Click on the link for a full list of courses and descriptions. Options and Opportunities - . . .
Current Highlights
TeamKACC 2020 to Compete at SkillsUSA
Plan Prepare Execute
Skills USA ’s mission is “to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American Citizens.” How nicely this fits with KACC’s motto: Preparing Students for Tomorrow! . . . read more
Engineering and Design
The Engineering and Design program at the Career Center is a two-year program offered to juniors and seniors. Even though this course is constructed around a two-year curriculum, sometimes students can only fit one year into . . . read more
Take a Minute Update - A Fresh Look
When we come across an informative and interesting article or video, we will post a link within this short article. Since this particular article will be updated as we come across fresh, well stated information, please visit our website and check in once in a while to access a link or two. . . . read more
Construction Technology
Course Description
Students in Construction Technology build and maintain structures ranging from rough scaffolds, residential electric and concrete forms to homes which require exact finish-work. They work with wood, metal, plastic and concrete. Using both hand and power tools, people in the construction trade erect wood frameworks for buildings, install window frames, apply exterior siding and . . . read more