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Alumni Spotlight:

              Katelyn Hughes is a 2019 graduate of the KEC Early Childhood
              Education program. She was student of the month and year.
              Katelyn is currently continuing her ECE pathway at Kishwaukee
              College. She’s also currently employed at KEC as a Teacher’s
              Aide for the Early Childhood Education class. Katelyn said “Early
              Childhood helped give me confidence in teaching, the idea of
              lesson planning and observing my students. These skills that
              I learned will help me in my career of becoming an
              Elementary school teacher.”
















                   Median Salary:
               $58,818


                                                                                           Job Openings
                                                                                        Over Next 10 Years:
                                                                                         43,190


                                                         Job Growth
                                                    Over Next 10 Years:
                                                           4%







                                             Source: Illinois Department
                                             of Employment Security, 2017



              If you are interested in pursuing a career in
              Early Childhood Education


              check with your high school counselor about class opportunities
              at KEC for juniors and seniors to earn certifications and credentials
              in the field or learn more by visiting the KEC website at
              kecprograms.com.





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