Kankakee Community College

06/02/2026

"As an older student returning to school, I expected the journey to be challenging, but it has turned out to be both rewarding and encouraging. The instructors at Kankakee Community College are excellent—always ready to help, supportive, and invested in student success. The students are just as impressive: eager to learn, willing to help each other, and open to collaboration. KCC has created an environment where learning feels possible at any stage of life, and I am grateful to be a part of it." - Toni Lafi of Pembroke Township

06/02/2026

From EMT to Leadership: Forrest’s Path Through Emergency Care

Before enrolling at Kankakee Community College, Forrest Meads was a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home in the Kankakee area.

“I saw EMTs coming in to pick up patients for dialysis,” he said.

This resonated with Forrest, who has had Type 1 diabetes for most of his life. The condition requires constant management and has long-term risks, even with careful attention.

“I thought what they were doing was important,” he said. “When I talked to them, they told me they all went to KCC to get their EMT training.”

Motivated by those conversations, Forrest enrolled at KCC and completed EMT-Basic training in 2016 before continuing into the paramedic program

Learn more about Forrest's story here: https://www.kcc.edu/foundation/alumni/alumni-stories/ -meads

06/01/2026

Join the FREE Construction Career Training Program offered at KCC. You’ll train and prepare for road construction and union apprenticeships. It's a 12-week, FREE training program. To participate, you must have a valid driver's license, be drug free and have a high school diploma (which includes GED). Transcripts required. Orientation & Testing will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 28, 29, 30. Each one is 9 a.m. - noon.

For More details and orientation sign up at https://www.kcc.edu/continuinged/hcctp/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=highway-construction-su26.

This program does not award college credit.

06/01/2026

Daniela Hernadez-Patrevito, a 2026 graduate of the registered nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students.

Congratulations, Daniela Hernandez-Patrevito!

05/29/2026

Registration is now available for the summer and fall semester!

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Meet David Bickel, '26 Applied Science in Welding Technology

"I dedicate this degree to my dear sister, Jane, who was enrolled in the KCC welding program with me but had to drop out in 2024. After being stricken with the effects of long COVID, she become too sick to continue. Every time I felt I would quit, I thought of her strength and it kept me going. She will be back when she's ready!"

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05/19/2026

Meet Jessica Merill, '26 Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

"When I started school, I was a mother of 2 children. I will finish as a mother of 3. It was hard but I did it!"

Congratulate her in the comment section below!