Wilco's 50th Anniversary Open House

🎉 What a wonderful way to celebrate 50 years of Wilco Area Career Center! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 50th Anniversary Open House! It was an incredible opportunity to celebrate Wilco’s history, reconnect with alumni and former staff, showcase our programs, and share our vision for the future. 

For 50 years, Wilco has helped students discover their passions, develop valuable skills, and prepare for careers and continued education. We are so grateful to the students, families, staff, alumni, community partners, and supporters who have been part of our journey.

Here’s to 50 years of learning, skills, opportunity, and success — and to many more years ahead! 

1976–2026 | Celebrating 50 Years of Wilco Area Career Center

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Parent/Student Handbook

To view the current Parent/Student Handbook, please click on the link below: Student - Parent Handbook

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Health and Human Services Career Expo

Thank you for helping make Wilco's Health and Human Services Career Expo a huge success! We had over 800 students and dozens of vendors participating and connecting with our talented, local high school students. Participating programs include: Certified Nurse Aide, Medical Assisting, Intro to Health, Culinary Arts, Veterinary Assisting, Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Science and Early Childhood Education  

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Current Highlights

Public Buffet Schedule

2026-2027 Culinary Events EVENT Max Reservation Cost Date Time Thanksgiving Buffet Max 88 $15 November 18th 11:00 a.m. Holiday Tea Max 75 $15 December 9th 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick's Day Buffet Max 88 $15 March 17th 11:00 a.m. . . . read more

Wilco Administration

Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman ekaufman1@wilcoacc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1006   Assistant Director/Principal Dr. Alicia Cook acook @wilco acc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1032    Assistant Principal for Student Services Jeannine Marco jmarco@wilco acc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1016   Special Population Coordinator . . . read more