Thank you to all who have served! We appreciate you!
7 months ago, KCCC
KCCC is excited to announce that we have added Criminal Justice for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! KCCC representatives spoke about the addition of Criminal Justice with school counselors and all of the sophomores at our associate schools (Centerburg, Clear Fork, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, and Mount Vernon) back in October when all of KCCC's programs were introduced.
Mr. Brian Kelley will be our Criminal Justice instructor. Mr. Kelley served as a Trooper/Sergeant for the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 23 years and brings extensive experience and knowledge to the program.
Career Opportunities include: Local, State , and Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections & Probation Officer, All Branches of the Military, TSA Agent, 911 Dispatcher, and Armed Security. Students in Criminal Justice will be prepared for immediate employment and further education or advancement.
KCCC would also like to thank the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Knox County Sheriff's Office, and Mount Vernon Police Department for their support and partnership with our Criminal Justice program.
Incoming juniors next year: Our Criminal Justice program still has a few openings for the 2026-2027 school year. If you're interested in applying, please visit knoxcc.org and click on Apply Now!
Questions: Email us at careereducation@knoxcc.org or call us at 740-397-5820.
*Criminal Justice information will be posted on our website soon!
about 22 hours ago, Nathan Bellman
Bechtel & KCCC hosted "Camp Build It" at KCCC May 26-29 for female students ages 14-18. Camp Build It, with the goal of empowering young women in the skilled trades, provided hands-on training in skilled trades as students learned welding, electrical, and carpentry skills. Great opportunity for these young women!
1 day ago, KCCC
KCCC's JROTC had a busy month of May! KCCC recognized the 2025-2026 Outstanding Cadets at the annual JROTC Awards Ceremony (Pictured L-R at top left: Jack Wallace (JR), James Doss (SR), Jenna Jurkowitz (SO), and Allyson Brooks (FR). Students also participated in the Bataan Death March Memorial Hike. They also served as the Color Guard at KCCC's Senior Awards Ceremonies and the Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, and Danville High School's graduation ceremonies before participating in the Memorial Day Parade. Congratulations to our awards winners & thank to all of our JROTC students for serving our community!
5 days ago, KCCC
Levi Wolford, a Centerburg senior enrolled in the Individualized Career Exploration program at Knox County Career Center, was nominated for the R.A. Horn Award. This award recognizes students who have made significant gains in academics, extracurriculars, or life skills. During his time at KCCC, Levi maintained a GPA of 3.9, participated in Student Council and Skills USA, had excellent attendance, was an active participant in extracurriculars at his home school, completed his graduation requirements and pathway, and participated in Work-Based Learning, working for Kroger Co. Congratulations, Levi!!
6 days ago, KCCC
The Knox County Career Center Building Trades program recognized seven students who earned the status of “Building Trades Elite.”
“Building Trades Elite” (BT Elite) is a program that began in 2019-2020. The program’s criteria focus on attendance, discipline, industry credentialing, and extracurricular activities, as well as participation in the "I Build Drug-Free" program. The “BT Elite” program is completely company-sponsored.
Students (pictured L to R) who earned “BT Elite” status were: Mackenlee Fairall, Ethan Hull, Walter Greene, Johnny Bender, Gage Selby, Jason Butler, and Truman Chester. Seventy-seven students from the Building Trades program have now earned “BT Elite” status since its inception.
KCCC & the Building Trades program would like to thank the companies that sponsor “BT Elite”. Thank you to J & B Acoustical, Ohio Contractors Association, ProTech Basement Solutions, LiUNA! Local 1216, Kokosing, Corna Kokosing, Brennstuhl Construction, Modern Builders, Gray Mechanical, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 735, Holmes Rental & Sales, Meade Roofing Services, Small’s Sand & Gravel, Ellis Brothers, Igel, Ruhlin, Knox Concrete, ACP, Mack Industries, and Rietschlin Construction for partnering with us!
7 days ago, KCCC
Memorial Day
5/25/26
9 days ago, KCCC
KCCC's Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) team hosted our annual PBIS End-of-the-Year Celebration! We had lab competitions including a relay race, ball toss, sack race, three-legged race, egg/spoon race, tug of war, rock/paper/scissors, Giant Jenga, and how many cupcakes you could eat in one minute! The PBIS team also gave out lots of gift cards. Our students had a great year and enjoyed competing against each other in this fun-filled event!
11 days ago, KCCC
KCCC's PBIS announced our April Future Focused Shout outs!! Our focus for the month of April was Teamwork & Your Role! Congratulations to all of these students!!
12 days ago, KCCC
KCCC held their annual staff awards at their regular staff meeting in May. Congratulations to our awards winners & years of service recognitions!
Perfect Attendance - Cory Adams, Vicki Clark, Jordan Kandel, Bruce Kreidler (not pictured).
1st Year Survival Award - Madelynn Burdette, Brenda Burch (not pictured), Zandria Carson, Emil Diener (not pictured), Tanya Elliott, Phyllis Hart (not pictured), Morgan Jessup, Abigail Lester, Laura Moore, and Joe Stallard.
5 Years of Service - Carla Bailey, Eugene Dean (not pictured), Wendy Figgins, Erica Geiger (not pictured), Joe LaFevre, Kim Lifer, Danette Linn (not pictured), Wendy McCarthy (not pictured), Wess McKown, Carole Miller (not pictured), Richard Primm, and Marissa Wilcox.
10 Years of Service - Corey Cline & Amy Mezie.
15 Years of Service - Nate Greene, Beth Marhefka, Derek Fisher, and Dana Phillips (not pictured).
20 Years of Service - Cory Adams, Dan Matheney, David Rashley (not pictured), Lou Shultz, and Cortney Springer.
25 Years of Service - Jordan Kandel and Kim Williams.
13 days ago, KCCC
Thank you to everyone who came over to the Senior Awards Reception before or after your ceremony. We had a great time together celebrating the Class of 2026!
13 days ago, KCCC
The reception area in KCCC's cafe is ready to go for tonight! Please stop in between 6:15-7:15 pm and grab a cupcake and something to drink. We've got our 2026 photo area set up and if you didn't pick up your senior yard sign - please grab one at the reception! Buddy's Local Eats is behind KCCC at the dock door set up ready to serve you! We can't wait to celebrate with you!!!
14 days ago, KCCC
Senior Awards Ceremonies are TODAY in MVNU's Chapel (800 Martinsburg Road) at 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing our seniors and their families to celebrate!
If you are unable to attend, please click the link below to watch the Senior Awards Ceremonies.
https://stream.prestosports.com/mvnuadminPlease join us in KCCC's cafe for a reception from 6:15-7:15 pm. We will have water, lemonade, and tea along with cupcakes. We will also have a photo area for you to take pictures to commemorate this special occasion. You can enter through KCCC's front entrance or behind KCCC's back entrance by the dock door. We have Buddy's Local Eats & Sunny Sips with food and drinks available for purchase back by the dock door.
SENIORS - If you did not pick up a yard sign after the Senior Awards Ceremony practice, we will have them in the cafe during the reception from 6:15-7:15 pm. Please stop in to pick yours up.
14 days ago, KCCC
KCCC's Precision Machining program held the annual "Derby Race". Students are given general guidelines and rules to follow. They design, manufacture, and race their cars. The race winner was Jaxon, a junior in PRM. Jace won the Best Craftmanship award and Korbin won the Best Blue Print/Process Plan Creation award (voted on by their peers & staff). A fun event for everyone at KCCC! Thank you to MVMS STEM students for joining us for this fun event!
14 days ago, KCCC
We are highlighting our Class of 2026 by program! After career planning, job experience, college credits, job credentials, and much guidance from teachers, staff, and family members, students have chosen their "E" they intend to pursue after high school graduation. The "E's" to choose from were Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment. Please join us in congratulating these students!
15 days ago, KCCC
We are highlighting our Class of 2026 by program! After career planning, job experience, college credits, job credentials, and much guidance from teachers, staff, and family members, students have chosen their "E" they intend to pursue after high school graduation. The "E's" to choose from were Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment. Please join us in congratulating these students!
15 days ago, KCCC
We are highlighting our Class of 2026 by program! After career planning, job experience, college credits, job credentials, and much guidance from teachers, staff, and family members, students have chosen their "E" they intend to pursue after high school graduation. The "E's" to choose from were Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment. Please join us in congratulating these students!
15 days ago, KCCC
We are highlighting our Class of 2026 by program! After career planning, job experience, college credits, job credentials, and much guidance from teachers, staff, and family members, students have chosen their "E" they intend to pursue after high school graduation. The "E's" to choose from were Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment. Please join us in congratulating these students!
16 days ago, KCCC
We are highlighting our Class of 2026 by program! After career planning, job experience, college credits, job credentials, and much guidance from teachers, staff, and family members, students have chosen their "E" they intend to pursue after high school graduation. The "E's" to choose from were Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment. Please join us in congratulating these students!
16 days ago, KCCC
KCCC's Preschool children spend time with Mrs. Hall, KCCC's librarian, each week. Mrs. Hall read a book to the children and then the children participated in an activity with the help of students in Early Childhood Education!
17 days ago, KCCC
