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Wilco Culinary Program Thanksgiving Buffet was a Huge Success!
Wilco Area Career Center is proud to hosts its annual Thanksgiving Buffet, this community event draws a crowd and gives our Culinary Arts students their first experience of planning, preparing, serving and working in a buffet environment. . . .
Student of the Quarter Awards 2024
Each quarter teachers nominate a Student of the Quarter to recognize good work, dependability and a positive attitude! These students have demonstrated excellence in the following areas: leadership, citizenship, academic and/or . . .
Three Wilco Welding Students Awarded AWS Scholarships
The Wilco Welding Program proudly announces three Alumni students received District Scholarships from the American Welding Society Foundation. These students represent District 13 (which includes the Wilco Chapter as well as the . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Wilco Area Career Center Welcomes a New Principal
The Administration and staff are excited and honored to welcome Dr. Alicia Cook as the new Assistant Director/Principal at Wilco Area Career Center! Dr. Cook is a proven collaborative leader with high expectations for . . .
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 . . .
10 Wilco Seniors Awarded 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Wilco Area Career Center awarded 10 scholarships to Seniors for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarship recipients were selected based on evidence of commitment, leadership, achievement and financial need. . . .
Student prepares for FCCLA competition
Lemont High School Culinary student, Colin Mendrick prepares for his upcoming FCCLA Competion in February by making a charcuterie board. A charcuterie board is an appetizer typically served on a wooden board or stone . . .
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 . . .
2023FL JJC Dual Credit Billing
Wilco Area Career Center, is in partnership with the Joliet Junior Community College, offering high school students the opportunity to take dual-credit college courses where students may get credit for high school and college at the low . . .
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Event/Fall Open House
Thank you to All Who Made our Ribbon-Cutting Event and Fall Open House a Huge Success! Yesterday, Wilco celebrated the ribbon-cutting of our new Veterinary Asst. Clinic. We were joined by Village of Romeoville Mayor, John Novak, . . .
5 Years of Service Recognition
WILCO is proud to recognize the following staff members for 5 years of Service: Teacher Aide in Culinary Arts, Chef Scott Dudgeon & Computer Technology Instructor, Mrs. Faye Jackson We sincerely appreciate your hard . . .
Wilco spotlight: Hannah Marshall '19
Hannah Marshall '19 Plainfield Central High School Intro to Health and C.N.A. alumnus Hannah Marshall is a recent honors graduate of the Bradley University Nursing Program. Hannah is currently . . .
Wilco Preschool Class of 2024 Graduation
Graduation is such a special milestone in a child’s life. The Wilco Preschool Graduation ceremony is a great opportunity to celebrate learning and to recognize an important milestone, one that may be the first of many . . .
Register Now for Summer Computer Classes
Registration Open to High School Juniors and Seniors within the following districts; Plainfield Dist. 202, Reed-Custer 255U, Valley View 365U, Wilmington 209U, Lemont 210 and Lockport. REGISTER TODAY for Summer CIS Fundamentals 122 Computer . . .
FCCLA State Competion Results
These students were chosen by FCCLA state competition to represent Illinois at Nationals this summer July 2-6th in Denver Colorado! CONGRATULATIONS.....We are proud of everyone! National Qualifiers Carina . . .
2023 IACTE Teacher of the Year, Nick Moran
Wilco Area Career Center Welding Instructor, Nick Moran was named the IACTE 2023 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year in a special ceremony at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Normal, . . .
Women evolving in skilled trades...the sky is the limit for women in welding
When a woman graduates from welding school, the only uncertainty she may have is which job offer to accept. Despite common misconceptions to the contrary, welding can be a great career for women, for a number of reasons. Why women? . . .
Dual Credit Application with Testing Letter
Dear Wilco Area Career Center Parent or Guardian, Wilco Area Career Center, is in partnership with the Joliet Junior Community College, offering high school students the opportunity to take dual-credit college courses where students . . .
Open House Raffle Winner
Plainfield South High School, Juliette Slusher was the winner of APPLE AirPods valued at $100.00 by participating in a raffle held during the Open House events. Wilco hosted two Open House events, Thursday, September 16th was . . .
College of DuPage Fire Science Emergency Medical Technician Program
Students who enroll in the emergency medical technician program must has successfully completed the first year of Fire Science or Introduction to Health Professions with an 80%/B or better or have completed three years of science with a . . .
To Learn More about Wilco Area Career Center-Click Video
"D. 202 In Focus" is a long-form video series highlighting various topics, departments, special programs, etc. serving District 202 students and the community. Our second installment . . .
