Kish College to offer summer Phlebotomy Technician program
Kishwaukee College will offer its Fast-Track Phlebotomy Technician program from Monday, June 2, to Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Read MoreApplied Technologies & Professional Trades
Hands-on training for in-demand careers
Applied Technologies & Professional Trades
The Applied Technologies area of interest focuses on practical, hands-on learning. The programs at Kish prepare students for fast-growing fields in need of qualified technicians. Work with state-of-the-art tools and equipment to learn how to design, build and repair what your community needs.
Degrees and Certificates
- Automotive Technology, A.A.S
- Diesel Power Technology, A.A.S
- Hospitality Management, A.A.S (This program will not be offered for the 2025-2026 academic year)
- Administrative Assistant
- Advanced Automotive Technology
- Advanced Welding Technology
- Application Specialist
- Basic Automotive Technology
- Basic Welding Technology
- Diesel Power/Equipment Repair
- Foundations of Culinary Arts (This program will not be offered for the 2025-2026 academic year)
Career Outlook
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations
- Projected to grow as fast as average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $53,920
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Projected to grow faster than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $55,680
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Transportation and Material Moving
- Projected to grow faster than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $40,050
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top local employers partner with Kish to offer internships and actively seek our graduates for rewarding career opportunities.
- Bockman's Auto, Truck & Tire
- Motor Works
- Vermeer Midwest
- Bobcat of Rockford
- Meiborg Enterprises
- Remke's Garage
- Rockford Mass Transit
- Altorfer CAT
- Ditch Witch
- Ford Motor Company
- Oregon Tool (Formerly Blount)
- XPO
- Advanced Auto Parts
- Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb
- Nehring Electrical Works
- Ardnt Automotive
- Hormel Foods/Rochelle Foods
- Ideal Industries, Inc.
- The Suter Company Inc.
- Cresswood Shredding Machinery
- Tom Sparks Automotive of DeKalb
Kish provides an abundance of resources to help you start your career.
News & Events
-
-
Kishwaukee College holds Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Kishwaukee College held its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium, with 206 students attending ceremonies to commemorate their achievements.
Read More