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KEC

Kishwaukee Education Consortium is a cooperative, Education for Employment Delivery System made up of
area high schools, Kishwaukee College and other agencies. KEC provides a variety of career and technical
programs where students gain knowledge and skills for immediate employment after high school or for
advanced educational programs. Workplace, basic academic, and transition skills are taught as an integral
part of each course.

Prerequisites

Enrollment in KEC career and technical classes is open to high school Juniors and Seniors from KEC school
districts. Some classes offered have high school or KEC course prerequisites. See course descriptions or
your counselor for information.

High School Credit

Students typically earn two high school credits for successfully completing KEC course requirements for
the year.

KCC Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

This allows students to be enrolled at Kishwaukee Community College and their home high school at the
same time. Therefore, the student receives college credit as well as high school credit. Enrollment is
taken care of through KEC. The following KEC courses are eligible for dual credit/dual enrollment in
2026-2027: Automotive Technology, Aviation Flight Academy 1, CNA, Computer Information Systems,
Criminal Justice, Culinary, Diesel Power Technology, Early Childhood Education 1, Esthetics, Medical
Terminology, and Welding Technology. The Senior Leadership Development students receive only college
credit.

WCC Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

This allows students to be enrolled at Waubonsee Community College and their home high school at the
same time. Therefore, the student receives college credit as well as high school credit. Enrollment is
taken care of through KEC. The following KEC course is eligible for dual credit/dual enrollment in
2026-2027: Fire Science.

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