Jori Lawson

What’s recently happened? On May 21 the Area Career Center (ACC) hosted its annual bring your kid to work day. “Every year, staff are able to bring their school-aged children with them to work,” said Elmira Tirado-Canelo, a paraprofessional at the ACC …

What’s recently happened? Students at the Area Career Center competed at the Skills USA State competition at the beginning of April. Almost every program participated, including Radio and Television (Radio/TV), Cosmetology (Cosmo), and Construction. “I …

What’s recently happened? The Area Career Center (ACC) recently had its annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) induction ceremony. Students that average a 3.0 or above grade point average, good attendance and demonstrate a good work ethic in class …

What’s recently happened? The Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) recently held the Regional Skills USA competition. The construction trades contest took place on January 31 and other categories such as culinary and cosmetology were held on February 7.  …

What’s recently happened? The Hammond Area Career Center had its annual open house on January 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The open house offered community members a chance to tour the programs available to students and to meet individuals who are …

What’s recently happened? The Area Career Center (ACC) had its annual door decorating contest. Each class had about two weeks to decorate its door.  The administrative staff in the building gathered together to determine the winner. Community members …

What recently happened? On November 3, the Area Career Center (ACC) had its Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser and Survive Alive House open house. During the open house, the Culinary class sold premade dinners in order to raise money for Skills USA and Health …

What’s recently happened? October 20 was International Chef’s Day. Local companies and restaurants like Unilever Food Solutions and Culver Duck Farms came out to celebrate with the culinary class at the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC). Scott Middle …

What’s recently happened? On September 6, the Hammond Area Career Center’s (ACC) culinary program participated in the French Market. The French Market is an American Culinary Foundation (ACF) sponsored event that celebrates French culture and cuisine …

What’s recently happened? August 13 marked the first day of school for the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC). To kick it all off, the staff gave a presentation to incoming first year and returning students detailing what to expect and what’s to come in the …