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Alumni Spotlight:


               Don Flink attended KEC for the Diesel Power Technologies
               classes from 1998 to 2000. After high school graduation, Don
               continued his education at Kishwaukee College, where he
               completed the Diesel program. After college, Don worked
               on heavy equipment for a fleet operation, and also bought a
               business working on tractors and sold lawn equipment. For
               the last 14 years, Don has been teaching Diesel Power
               Technology classes for KEC and Kish College.















                   Median Salary:
               $47,034











                                 Job Growth
                             Over Next 10 Years:
                                    7%


                                                                                           Job Openings
                                                                                        Over Next 10 Years:
                                                                                         81,840

                      Source: Illinois Department
                      of Employment Security, 2017






              If you are interested in pursuing a career in
              Diesel Technology


              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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