Bloomington Area Career Center

All we do is win, win, win, no matter what!!! Our BACC students had a great time and performed very well this past weekend at the SkillsUSA Illinois Elite Competitions. Each and every student showed up and did their best and that is a win in itself. We had some incredible performances, with several students earning spots on the podium. A few will even have the exciting opportunity to compete at Nationals in Atlanta, GA this summer! Congratulations to the following students on their achievements: Technical Computer Applications: Lincoln Edwards – 1st Place Crime Scene Investigation: Madison Dunham, Alexis Cabanaw-Martinez, and Lauren Nichols – 1st Place T-Shirt Design: Brendon Simpson – 2nd Place Cyber Security: Lincoln Edwards & Michaela Walker– 3rd Place Baking & Pastry Arts: Ayla Ragains – 3rd Place Crime Scene Investigation: Millicent Thorton, Austin Kessinger, and Kaylee Farley – 3rd Place Medical Terminology: Sean Obermeyer – 3rd Place Nursing Assistant: Joslynn Casperson – 3rd Place Congratulations to all participants! They truly pushed themselves outside of their comfort zones and represented BACC with remarkable professionalism and pride. And a special thank you goes out to the staff members who traveled down to support our students and the teachers who prepped them all for their competitions. #Passion #Professionalism #Opportunity #BACC

Arby's claim to fame is that they have the meats. Well, here at BACC we have the skills to pay the bills and that is being proven right now, as a group of our students are in Peoria competing at the SkillsUSA Illinois Elite Competitions. We have multiple students and teams putting what they've learned here at BACC to the test and showing everyone who we are and what we know. We are very proud of each and every student who is competing and we wish them all well in their competitions this weekend! Special shout out to our teachers who are traveling with and supporting the students, as well. You are appreciated! #Passion #Partnership #Professionalism #Opportunity #BACC

Here at the BACC it brings us such joy when our students excel. Recently two of our students were honored at the Illinois Principal's Association's Student Recognition Breakfast. Our very own principal, Mr. Hansen, attended the breakfast with BACC honorees Josh Berkler and Devin Adams. We are so proud of you Josh and Devin and we hope that you continue shining bright like diamonds in the sky, congratulations!!! #Passion #Professionalism #BACC #ShineBrightLikeADiamond

It was all beauty, no beast, when our cosmetology students went to America's Beauty Show in Rosemont, IL. The show offered students a chance to see what new and innovative things are trending in the world of cosmetology. Between industry speakers, educational workshops, and various product and company exhibits BACC students had the opportunity to learn and grab some swag while at the show. #Opportunity #Professionalism #BACC #Cosmetology

It's been said that everybody's working for the weekend. Well, if you are looking for a place to spend Monday through Friday, you should definitely check us out! The Bloomington Career Academy (the artist formerly known as the Bloomington Area Career Center) is currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant II, starting in the 2025-'26 school year. For more information and to submit and application, please click the link that follows: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Office+%26+Technical+Employees #Opportunity #Professionalism #BCA

Hey!!! Do you want to be in the room where it happens?! Well, here's your chance. The BACC (soon to be the Bloomington Career Academy) is moving, expanding, and hiring. We are currently looking to fill two part time positions in our Certified Nursing Assistant program. Please take a look at the posting and share it or submit an application to join this amazing program! If you're interested, click the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School

In just a week from today, select BACC students will be heading down to Peoria to compete in the SkillsUSA competitions. With the guidance of Detective Krylowicz and using the recently donated police vehicle, our Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement competitors have been prepping for their Crime Scene Investigation competitions. Det. Krylowicz and BPD we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to you for all that you do and have done to help our students get the best from this class and have a special edge at competition. 🎤🎵It might have appeared to go unnoticed, but we've got it all here in our hearts. We can fly higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath our wings!🎶 #Partnership #Professionalism #BACC #SkillsUSA #ThankYou

Thoughtful, supportive, helpful, and caring are all words that come up when talking with BACC staff about our amazing Assistant Principal Mrs. Adams. From the surprise birthday gifts for staff to the never ending supply of Jolly Ranchers and mints on her desk for students (and staff), Mrs. Adams always makes sure that everyone around here knows they are safe, seen, and cared for. She can also be counted on for a good laugh, be it a joke in an awkward moment or poking fun at our dear Mr. Hansen. We are very grateful for everything you do Mrs. Adams and we truly appreciate the light, dedication, and care you bring to BACC every day. Thank you! You know what, for being so awesome, you should take the next two days off 😉😂. #MrsAdamsRocks #AssistantPrincipalWeek #Passion #Professionalism

It's always slightly alarming to walk past a window and see someone on a stretcher, until you remember this is BACC and spot Mr. Matteson in the mix. This morning our EMT students were outside learning and practicing extracting a patient from a vehicle and safely getting them on a backboard. #NoStudentsWereActuallyHarmedTheyAreJustGreatActors #BACC #EMT #Passion #Opportunity #HandsOnLearning

Have y'all missed us? We've been a little quiet for a bit, but we've just been moving in silence. We're back and ready to shout about what's going on, so stay tuned for big news, updates, and more. This is just a sneak peek 🫣

Hello D87 Family, We want to remind you that Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, and as it approaches, District 87 and school districts across McLean County are reminding residents to cast their ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 and early voting is available leading up to Election Day.  McLean County has two separate election jurisdictions: The McLean County Clerk’s Office handles elections for all areas except the City of Bloomington.  Early voting available at the McLean County Clerk’s Office on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit McLean County Elections or contact them at 309-888-5899 or countyclerk@mcleancountyil.gov. Voting in the City of Bloomington is managed by the Bloomington Election Commission.  Early voting available at Bloomington Election Commission on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit Bloomington Election Commission or contact them at 309-888-5136 or becvote@bloomingtonelectionsil.gov. On Election Day, voters in McLean County will decide on a proposed County Schools Facility Tax (commonly known as a “one-cent tax” or “1% sales tax”) to fund school safety, student support and facility improvements, while providing property tax relief to homeowners by offering an alternative funding source for our schools and all McLean County public schools. For detailed information about the one-cent tax referendum and how it will impact our schools, visit www.april1cent.info and vote on or before Tuesday, April 1.  District 87, Bloomington Public Schools, www.district87.org About School Districts in McLean County McLean County is home to 12 public school districts that serve over 22,000 students. The proposed one-cent tax would help these districts meet critical needs for safety, facility upgrades, and academic support while providing some property tax relief. School districts in McLean County are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all students.

Curious about the 1% sales tax on the April ballot? Here's the scoop! 🛒 What IS taxed: *Retail Purchases (clothing, electronics, tangible items) *Prepared Food (fast food, restaurants) *Online Sales (tie back to zip code) *Gasoline What is NOT taxed: *Groceries *Medicine/Prescription Drugs/Medical Equipment *Vehicles and Farm Equipment *Personal/Professional services (including haircuts) Learn more and see how it benefits McLean County schools at https://april1cent.info/ ! 📚 #april1cent #WeAreD87

The Pantagraph interviewed the BACC's welding instructor and published an article on the program. Check us out and read the article via this link https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_60006108-f5f4-11ef-a804-fbc5f5fd275a.html #BACC #Passion #Partnership

Find out how the proposed 1-cent sales tax this April can improve our schools and benefit McLean County students. Watch now for important details! https://youtu.be/hsQLgQpF9Zk?si=TXQlWoBtJ2bkizBB #DidYouKnow #1CentTax #LearnMore #WeAreD87

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Thomas attends Tri-Valley and aspires to be a welder or an electrician ⭐️ Jalia attends U-High and is planning a career as a pediatrician ⭐️ Kinley attends Normal Community and wants to become a labor and delivery nurse or nurse practitioner ⭐️ Trisha attends Tri-Valley and will be attending nursing school next year #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Carter attends Heyworth and has plans to go into mechanical engineering ⭐️ Amyla attends Normal West and is planning a career in carpentry ⭐️ Alicia attends BHS and wants to become an architect or engineer ⭐️ Ella attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a blood spatter analyst ⭐️ Kyleigh attends LeRoy and wants to become a criminal psychologist ⭐️ Megan attends Tri-Valley and is planning a career as an elementary education teacher ⭐️ Brooklyn attends BHS and plans on becoming a labor and delivery nurse ⭐️ Janiyah attends BHS and wants to become a juvenile social worker ⭐️ Lily attends BHS and aspires to become a hairstylist and ultrasound technician ⭐️Jacob attends BHS and is planning a career as a firefighter #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Uriel attends BHS and is focusing on high school work, while still deciding what career path to take ⭐️ Faith attends Normal West and is planning a career as a pediatric nurse ⭐️ Mike attends Normal Community and wants to become a general medicine physician ⭐️ Lola attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a neonatal nurse ⭐️ Ke’Ziyah attends Normal Community and wants to become a neonatal nurse ⭐️ Chloe H. attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a nurse ⭐️ Zachary attends Normal Community and plans on becoming a plumber ⭐️ Chloe O. attends Olympia and wants to become a nurse ⭐️ Lilly attends Normal West and aspires to become a life flight nurse ⭐️Kailey attends Tri-Valley and is working hard to graduate, while still deciding on a career #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Eliot attends BHS and has plans to go into robotics engineering ⭐️ Parker attends Normal Community and is planning a career in film and visual effects ⭐️ Evan attends Normal Community and wants to become an electrician ⭐️ Sophia attends El Paso- Gridley and is planning a career as an esthetician ⭐️ Jordan attends Olympia and wants to become a restauranteur ⭐️ Garrett attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a firefighter ⭐️ Nick attends Normal Community and plans on becoming a voice actor ⭐️ Evangeline attends Heyworth and wants to become a dentist ⭐️ Hagan attends U-High and aspires to go into construction or automotive technology ⭐️Miles attends BHS and is planning a career as a software engineer #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

Have you heard? 🌟 On April 1, voters in McLean County will decide on a 1% County Schools Facility Tax, also known as a One-Cent Tax. This small increase will fund significant improvements in school security, health services, and educational facilities. Learn more at www.april1cent.info! #1CentTax #SafeSchools #WeAreD87

🎉🖥️ Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation at the SIT Conference! 🚀🎉 We’re excited to invite you to the 25th annual Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference! Dive into the world where technology meets creativity, led by students, for students. 🌐✨ 📅 Mark Your Calendar! Date: April 26th FREE for District 87 students & children of District 87 staff $15 for students outside District 87 $15 for Presenter Sponsor (adult) ✨ What’s Included? Lunch, a T-shirt, and an unforgettable experience! Empower your tech skills, meet like-minded peers, and celebrate 25 years of innovation! 👉 Register Now: sitconference.org #SITConference2025 #TechConference #StudentLed #Innovation #SITAnniversary #WeAreD87