CTE at Kish

Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers students the chance to earn a degree or certificate and immediately join the workforce. CTE courses teach job skills for high-paying trades and careers. Students can take affordable classes at Kish and start earning a living. With many programs to choose from, ranging from eight weeks to two years to complete, Kish provides training for the future. Programs offer opportunities for lifelong learning through pathways that build upon certificates and degrees. 

CTE Open House

Kishwaukee College will host an open house for Career and Technology Programs, allowing prospective students to tour Kish's state-of-the-art labs and facilities, talk with instructors and students, and network with area employers. 

• When: 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 5
• Where: The Caukin Building

Featured Kish CTE Programs:

• Automotive Technology
• Business and Marketing
• Criminal Justice
• Diesel Power Technology
• Horticulture
• Office Systems
• Truck Driver Training
• Welding
• And more

Interested in attending? Fill out the CTE Open House Interest Form.

CTE Fast Facts:

• Following the economic downturn in 2008, demand for CTE courses has increased by 16%, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The need for CTE training is expected to grow even further to help the economy recover following the COVID-19 pandemic.
• More than 70% of Kish CTE graduates find employment in a related field, earning a median wage of $25.29 per hour, according to the Kishwaukee Data Book. 
• Most CTE graduates are able to stay local, with more than 70% finding jobs within the Kish district and more than 90% finding work within the state of Illinois, according to a Kishwaukee Technical Graduate Survey. 
• Kish’s health related CTE graduates boast a licensure pass rate higher than the state average, according to Dean Monitoring Reports