Kokomo Area Career Center

What Kokomo Area Career Center does

Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) is a public career and technical education center operated by the Kokomo School Corporation in Kokomo, Indiana. It serves over 1,250 students drawn from 7 partner high schools within the district, delivering hands-on training across 12 program areas: Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Construction Trades, Community Social Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Media Arts, Public Safety, STEM Design & Engineering, Transportation, Veterinary Science, and Welding. The facility footprint includes specialized labs such as welding fabrication floors (MIG/TIG/stick), healthcare simulation labs, IT/cybersecurity command centers co-located at Ivy Tech-Kokomo, media production studios, automotive service and collision repair bays, construction trades workshops with HVAC systems, a live farm plot and greenhouse, and biomedical science equipment.

KACC does not charge tuition; it is funded through public education budgets and state CTE funding, with supplementary support from the Kokomo Public Schools Education Foundation (an independent non-profit established in 1989 that has invested over $60,000 in teachers over the past decade). The go-to-market is direct-to-student via the KSC district enrollment system, with recruitment driven by partner-high-school counselors, district communications, and community events such as the annual KACC car show and the Kokomo CEO trade show. Students earn industry-recognized certifications (ASE, OSHA 10, NCCER Electrical, EPA, CNA, CCMA, EMT) and can accumulate free college credits through dual-enrollment partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College — up to 21 credits in Construction Trades and 8 credits in EMT, with paramedic continuation in 16 months.

The customer base comprises two distinct segments: high school students (Grades 10-12) seeking career exploration, certifications, and early college credit, and regional employers across tri-county industrial, healthcare, IT, and trades sectors who recruit KACC graduates directly from instructors. KACC is governed by the publicly elected KSC Board of School Trustees (7 members) and is not a private company; it has no external investors, no funding rounds, and no independently disclosed revenue figures. Underlying technology stack includes PowerSchool (student information), Canvas (LMS), Microsoft Outlook (communications), BoardDocs (governance), and ESS/Frontline Education (substitute staffing), plus iOS and Android mobile applications.

Name

Kokomo Area Career Center

Legal name

Kokomo Area Career Center

Website

https://kacc.kokomoschools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kokomo Area Career Center is a public career and technical education center operated by Kokomo School Corporation, serving over 1,250 high school students from 7 partner schools with hands-on training across 12 career pathways, dual-enrollment college credits with Ivy Tech, and industry certifications at no tuition cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM), Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Dual enrollment pathways
• Industry certification training
• Skilled trades education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokomo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: KACC is a career and technical education center operated by Kokomo School Corporation, funded through public education budgets and state CTE funding. No direct tuition or fees are charged to students.
2. Education Foundation Donations: The Kokomo Public Schools Education Foundation provides supplementary funding through donations for mini-grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs. Over $60,000 invested in teachers over the past decade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) is a public career and technical education (CTE) center operated by Kokomo School Corporation, serving over 1,250 high school students from 7 partner high schools. It delivers hands-on training across 12 program areas—including Agriculture, Welding, Construction Trades, Healthcare, Information Technology, Media Arts, Public Safety, STEM Design & Engineering, Transportation, Veterinary Science, Business & Marketing, and Community Social Services—paired with industry certifications (ASE, OSHA 10, NCCER, EPA, CompTIA A+, CNA, CCMA, EMT) and free dual-enrollment college credit through Ivy Tech Community College.

Product overview

Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) is a dynamic CTE (Career and Technical Education) school serving over 1,250 students across 7 area high schools. The center offers a comprehensive portfolio of 12 career programs including Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Construction Trades, Community Social Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Media Arts, Public Safety, STEM Design & Engineering, Transportation, Veterinary Science, and Welding. These programs bridge classroom theory with practical career preparation through hands-on labs, industry certifications (CompTIA A+, ASE, OSHA 10, NCCER, EPA), and dual-enrollment partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College. KACC operates as a platform of specialized career-focused programs rather than a single unified product, each providing direct workforce pathways and college credit opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agriculture

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,250 students served across 7 partner high schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESS (Frontline Education)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESS serves as the comprehensive substitute employee staffing provider for Kokomo School Corporation, managing substitute teacher placement and payroll services across all district schools.
• Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIvy Tech-Kokomo provides collegiate lab facilities for KACC's Cybersecurity pathway (Year 2) and hosts the dual-enrollment EMT pathway. Students can earn 8 college credits through the EMT program and access advanced paramedic training pathways.
• Purdue University School of Veterinary MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKACC veterinary science students participate in educational field trips to Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine as part of their clinical preparation. Students who apply from KACC have secured direct acceptance into competitive college Veterinary Technology programs.
• Indiana Law Enforcement AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKACC public safety students tour the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy as part of their criminal justice pathway, gaining exposure to law enforcement training environments.
• NAED (National Academy of Emergency Dispatch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKACC public safety program provides opportunity for students to earn Emergency Telecommunicator Certification through NAED, a nationally recognized credential for 911 dispatchers.
• ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKACC public safety students can earn Certified Indiana County Jail Officer credentials through ILEA certification programs.
• Indianapolis ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKACC veterinary science students participate in educational field trips to the Indianapolis Zoo as part of their animal science and clinical preparation curriculum.
• Kokomo CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business community partnership where area business owners mentor students, provide facility tours, and help develop original business concepts. Culminates in annual community trade show showcasing student ventures.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-enrollment partnership allowing Construction Trades students to earn up to 21 free college credits and receive Technical Core Certificate. Students also earn OSHA 10, NCCER Electrical, EPA, and Mr. Vest Workplace Ready certifications.
• Kokomo Public Schools Education FoundationcoreOthersIndependent non-profit established in 1989 that bridges funding gaps between school budgets and resources needed for exceptional education. Provides mini-grants for teachers, scholarships for students, and staff enrichment programs.
• Community Foundation - Howard CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community foundation partner supporting educational initiatives in Howard County through stewardship, donor services, and community programs.
• INAPEF (Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association of public education foundations working to enhance public education through philanthropy, leadership training, collaboration, and advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical training in automotive, diesel, welding, and collision repair with manufacturer-specific training programs. Comparable in transportation and welding program offerings to KACC, but at the postsecondary paid level with national employer partnerships.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit CTE provider offering diploma and degree programs in welding, automotive, HVAC, healthcare, and IT across multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable in skilled-trades and healthcare training focus, but operates as a paid postsecondary institution rather than a free K-12 program.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system that serves as KACC's primary dual-enrollment partner for free college credits, EMT, and IT/cybersecurity pathways. Comparable in offering career and technical credentials, but operating at the postsecondary level with broader scope and adult learner access.

Regional players

• Walker Career Center: Warren Township's CTE center in Indianapolis offering similar hands-on career programs (health sciences, IT, construction, culinary) to high school students in central Indiana. Comparable in mission and structure to KACC but serves a different district catchment in the Indianapolis metro area.
• Area 31 Career Center: Indianapolis-area CTE center serving multiple partner high schools with programs in healthcare, IT, construction, and skilled trades. Directly parallel to KACC's multi-school CTE hub model with industry certification pathways.
• Central Nine Career Center: Johnson County's regional CTE center south of Indianapolis serving multiple high schools with construction, healthcare, welding, and public safety programs. Directly comparable to KACC in serving multiple partner high schools from a single campus with industry certification focus.
• J. Everett Light Career Center: MSD Wayne Township's CTE center serving Indianapolis-area high school students with programs in healthcare, engineering, automotive, and culinary arts. Closely mirrors KACC's model of free CTE programming with dual-credit and industry certification pathways, but operating in a larger urban district.
• McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology: Muncie Community Schools' CTE center in east-central Indiana offering career programs to multiple district high schools. Comparable in being a single-site CTE hub serving a multi-school district, but in a different regional economy than Kokomo.
• New Castle Career Center: New Castle Community Schools' CTE program serving east-central Indiana high school students with hands-on technical training. Comparable in scale and structure to KACC's CTE programs but in a smaller district setting east of Indianapolis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KokomoSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KSCwildkats/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kokomoschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/kokomowildkats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kokomo-area-career-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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