About the School
Kankakee Area Career Center (KACC) is a secondary career and technical education school located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It serves high school students from ten member school districts through a collaborative agreement. KACC is part of the Kankakee Area Regional Vocational Education System (KARVES), focusing on hands-on career preparation and skill development for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Students attend for one or two years, earning high school credits while preparing for employment and further education. Under the leadership of Matthew Kelley, KACC partners with various educational and community organizations, including Kankakee Community College, to provide comprehensive career pathways. The center offers a range of career and technical education programs, emphasizing essential training and skills for viable career paths. Key services include support for K-12 CTE programs, curriculum development, and targeted assistance for students facing challenges. KACC aims to e