Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
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Creating a healthy, sustainable future
Agriculture & Horticulture
The Agriculture & Horticulture area of interest focuses on how students can work with nature to benefit their communities through natural resources, food systems, community health and more. Career pathways offer the opportunity to gain hands-on training with cutting-edge technology.
Degrees and Certificates
- Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation
- Floral Horticulture
- Foundations in Horticulture
- Foundations of Agribusiness
- Greenhouse/Garden Center
- Landscape Design/Construction
- Precision Agriculture (This is certificate will not be offered during the 2025-2026 academic year)
- Turf & Grounds Management
Career Outlook
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- Projected to decline by 2033
- Median annual wage: $35,520
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Life, Physical and Social Science Occupations
- Projected to grow faster than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $78,280
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top local employers partner with Kish to offer internships and actively seek our graduates for rewarding career opportunities.
- Altman Plants
- Ball Horticulture Company
- Crimson Valley Landscaping
- Flowers by Grattoni
- FTD
- Pepper Creek
- Western Dupage Landscaping, Inc.
- Midwest Groundcovers
- Anderson Japanese Gardens
- MightyVine
- AM and PM Hemp Farm
- Blumen Gardens
- Country Road Greenhouses, LLC
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
- Winters Nurseries & Landscape
Kish provides an abundance of resources to help you start your career.
News & Events
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Kish College to offer six Fast-Track career programs in Fall 2025
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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