Wilco Area Career Center

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Wilco Area Career Center receives 2023 Lincoln Aviator

Wilco Area Career Center is about to create more learning opportunities for students following the donation of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator to its auto tech program on Thursday, September 26^th.

The donation is in recognition of the outstanding achievement of students, who have completed the most Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program training modules in the state of Illinois.

Wilco Area Career Center’s Automotive team, Anthony Maccani, Kenneth Hayes, and Mike Patt received the keys from Rod Baker Ford’s General Manager, Anthony Lepore before the Fall Open House held on Thursday, September 26^th at 5:00 p.m.

“This is a milestone donation for the auto students at Wilco Area Career Center,” said Automotive Instructors Mike Patt and Kenneth Hayes. “We are grateful to the Rod Baker Ford dealership and Ford Motor Company for helping ensure that our students have the industry-standards training they need to transition to careers in the automotive field successfully.”

Wilco Area Career Center’s students and staff are excited about the opportunities for hands-on learning the 2023 Lincoln Aviator will provide in the automotive lab. Additionally, the donation will provide training, which could lead to certification recognized by auto shops and help students obtain jobs in the industry.

Check Presentation to Wilco Building Trades Program

On Monday, September 9th, Tortilla Flatz MexicanGrill, Cristina Zamarron, National Title Solutions, Ray Manuel and Kind Lending, Mark Zdenovec, and Mike Montgomery revealed the final total from its Building Trades Fund Raising Event held on July 26, 2024. A check for $960.00 was presented to Wilco Area Career Center Assistant Executive Director Dr. Alicia Cook, Veterinary Assistant Instructor Margaret Janke, Building . . .

Wilco Area Career Center Welcomes a New Principal

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2024 Those Who Excel Award Recipient

Congratulations to Wilco Area Career Center Executive Administrative Assistant/HR Sherry Harris on winning a 2024 Those Who Excel Award from the @Illinois State Board of Education. Harris won the Award of Meritorious Service in the Educational Service Personnel for connecting with her school community and making a positive impact. “I am extremely honored and proud to represent Wilco Area Career Center with this . . .

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Veterinary Program expands

Wilco Area Career Center expands veterinary training program. Will County teens interested in entering the veterinary medicine field will have an expanded opportunity to get hands-on experience while still in high school thanks to a new expansion at the Wilco Area Career Center in Romeoville.

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