February is Career and Technical Education Month and Kishwaukee College is celebrating along with community colleges and technical colleges across the state of Illinois. Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skill, in-demand jobs that further Illinois’ global competitiveness. These programs are at the core of the community college’s mission to provide educational opportunities tailored to local business and industry needs. Last year roughly two-thirds (65.3%) of all Illinois community college graduates earned a CTE degree or certificate.
Kishwaukee College offers over 60 certificates and two-year degrees that meet the demands of local business and industry for highly-skilled employees. CTE programs at Kishwaukee College include health care fields from Emergency Medical Services to Nursing and Radiologic Technology; manufacturing and industry fields from Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) to Electronics, Welding and Automated Engineering Tech; and preparing students for four-year university programs in Business, Engineering, and Health Care.
“Kishwaukee College is proud to partner with our local business and industry as we strive to provide the best trained, skilled and educated workforce to meet their needs,” stated Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College. “So many local businesses have hired our graduates, knowing that they are adding an excellent employee to their team. We join other community colleges in the state and recognize our excellent programs, faculty and students during Career and Technical Education Month.”
“CTE programs are investing in students and providing them with the latest technology and skills that will prepare them to become successful employees and future leaders.” said ICCB executive director Dr. Karen Hunter Anderson.
For more information about postsecondary career and technical education programs and services at Kishwaukee College, visit www.kishwaukeecollege.edu. For information on career and technical education throughout Illinois visit https://www.iccb.org/cte.
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