Date: March 16, 2026

Cesar Avalos is the new director of Continuing Education and Business Partnerships at Kankakee Community College.

In this role, Avalos will oversee KCC’s customized training and continuing education area, which serve business, industry, public service and community members. He will also work directly with local employers to build partnerships which strengthen the skills of both current and potential employees.

Avalos has a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from American Military University System. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, with 20 years of experience in in strategic planning, talent acquisition, team leadership, workforce development, career counseling, and community engagement. At KCC, Avalos was previously the assistant director of work-based learning and coordinator of career services.

Each year, about 1,500 people complete non-credit workforce training and professional development at KCC. While these seminars and workshops do not offer college credit, many—including those in health care, social services, and education—qualify for continuing education or professional development units. Other programs lead to industry-recognized credentials, such as CPR Healthcare Provider and Food Safety Manager Certification.

More information about KCC’s Continuing Education and Business Partnerships options are at www.kcc.edu/continuinged.

Avalos can be reached at cavalos@kcc.edu or 815-802-8204.

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Kankakee Community College is an accredited two-year college which awards associate degrees and certificates of completion. KCC prepares students both to transfer to four-year colleges and to enter the workforce. The college also offers continuing education courses and certification training, literacy programs, English as a Second Language and GED preparation. The KCC mission is “Enhancing quality of life through learning.” The college has a Riverfront Campus in Kankakee, South Extension Center in Watseka, North Extension Center in Bradley and Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center in Kankakee.

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Contact:
Kari Nugent
Vice president for advancement, marketing, and public relations
815-802-8256
knugent@kcc.edu