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Alumni Spotlight:

Meet Mitch Mears (under the welding helmet), who was a
KEC welding student in 2016 - 2017. After high school, Mitch
continued his welding education at Kishwaukee College and
was employed as a student-worker while finishing his course
work, which earned him an AWS certification. After college,
Mitch worked in custom fabrication with Nuthouse and
Almburg. He is currently an adjunct instructor in the welding
education program at Kishwaukee College. Mitch also does
contract work with Midway Mobile Welding. If you see Mitch,
he will tell you, "I went to KEC."

Median Salary:
$39,271

Job Growth
Over Next 10 Years:
5%

Job Openings
Over Next 10 Years:
15,370

Source: Illinois Department
of Employment Security, 2017

If you are interested in pursuing a career in
Welding and Fabrication

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

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