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KACC Celebrates Sophomore Day 2015

Colin Lamie, BBCHS Student, demonstrates isolation techniques learned in the C.N.A. Training Program

Jake Ford, Momence student, talks about concrete process for Construction Technology. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as he will be the 3rd generation involved in Ford Concrete Co.

Construction Tech. Instructor, Jeff Umphrey explains the various mathematical applications utilized in the construction process and highlights the vast variety of trades a student can learn in the program.

Cosmetology Instructors and Cosmetology Student Volunteers gave a presentation about KACC's School of Cosmetology Program, open to both high school students and adults as well. Visit our full service salon! Pictured are: Ivoree Rosenbrock, Manteno; Ariana Thomas, Kankakee; Ms. Alcantar; Instructor; Bailey Kostanski, Manteno; Ms. Jones, Instructor; Emma Schafer, Herscher; and, Ms. Newstat, Instructor.

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Colin Lamie, BBCHS Student, demonstrates isolation techniques learned in the C.N.A. Training Program

KACC held its 11th Annual Sophomore Day Tuesday, welcoming over 650 sophomores from 15 area high schools.  From Peotone and Crete-Monee to Bradley-Bourbonnais to Clifton Central and Donovan High School, the story was the same – sophomores arrived eager to learn what career and technology opportunities are available for their junior and senior years in high school.

Jared Sands, Central HS assists Mr. Leeson, Fire-Rescue-EMR Instructor, in a presentation highlighting the curriculum and vast array of information students will learn.

Sample of equipment worn by KACC Fire students during drills.

Under the direction of Don Barber, Law Enforcement students are demonstrating proper handcuffing techniques on sophomores.

Andrea Santoyo and Michelle Schafer share their thoughts about the Medical Terminology & Basic Health Skills Program at KACC.

Medical Terminology & Basic Health Skills Instructor, Paula DeBetta, talks to Sophomores about the course and the dual college credits available to students at no charge. Such a nice advantage to graduate high school with a college transcript!

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Jared Sands, Central HS assists Mr. Leeson, Fire-Rescue-EMR Instructor, in a presentation highlighting the curriculum and vast array of information students will learn.

The bulk of the presentations were done by KACC 2^nd year students – under the direction of the instructors.  “These student volunteers,” according to Assistant Principal, Matt Kelley, “were chosen specifically due to their wealth of knowledge, excellent skill sets, as well as their ability to demonstrate the professional temperament needed to ensure an excellent presentation for our guests.”  

Teresa Cailteux, waits to welcome the next batch of Sophomores with Principal Bosa Goodale and Assistant Principal Matt Kelley.

Mark Sager from Crete-Monee demonstrates. Welding is always a popular and growing program.

Kade Nelson from Herscher High School

Cameron Stark from BBCH also gives a demonstration.

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Teresa Cailteux, waits to welcome the next batch of Sophomores with Principal Bosa Goodale and Assistant Principal Matt Kelley.

Our visiting students were allowed to select three classroom demonstrations: 20 minutes in length, designed to provide –

• An overview of the career field and KACC’s instructional program

• Information about dual college credit available at no cost to the student

• Detailed information on skills, certifications and licenses available

• Hands-on demonstration

  According to Bosa Goodale, Principal of the Career Center, “People don’t realize the students who attend KACC more often than not are the ones who pursue advanced education and/or certifications.  Our students take with them the advantages of early training and skill development as well as a more mature look at the soft skills employers seek today.”

  Don Fay, Director, further stated “Most of our programs offer dual college credit so students can graduate high school with 4 to 10 credit hours.  In addition, the certifications and licenses students earn help them meet prerequisites needed to take their education to the next level.”

  Courses offered at the career center include:

   Automotive Technology; Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training; Child Development, Collision Repair; Computer Technology, Construction Technology; Cosmetology; Drafting +3D Design; Fire-Rescue-EMR; Law enforcement; Medical Terminology & Basic Health Skills; and, Welding