kennedy-king college - City Colleges of Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago
KENNEDY-KING
COLLEGE
City Colleges strives to ensure student
success by preparing students to transfer
to a four-year university or start careers
in fast-growing fields.
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality program
at the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Construction Technology
at Dawson Technical Institute
Kennedy-King College
6301 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621
Dawson Technical Institute
3901 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609
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Education that Works - Without all of the Debt
10-03-16
COLLEGE TO CAREERS FOCUS:
General Information About Degree Programs
All seven colleges offer general education courses in addition to a College to Careers focus to position you
for a career in an in-demand industry. City Colleges partners with leading companies and universities to
ensure programs reflect workforce demands and to offer real-world learning opportunities, internships, and a
first pass at job opportunities. By starting at City Colleges and then transferring to a bachelor’s degree
program, you can save up to $40,000.
City Colleges of Chicago is an open enrollment institution and students are accepted year-round.
The first step in enrollment is completing an online application at www.ccc.edu/apply.
Degrees and Certificates Offered at Kennedy-King College
Associate Degree Pathways
(16-24 months)
Addictions Studies
Advanced Social Services–Addictions Studies
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Biology
Business/Economics
Chemistry
Child Development: Early Childhood Education
Child Development: Pre-School Education
Communications
Comparative Religion
Computer Science
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Culinary Arts
Elementary Education
Engineering and Physics
English
Environmental Biology
French Teacher
GeoSciences
High School Biology Teacher
High School Chemistry Teacher
High School English Teacher
High School Mathematics Teacher
High School Physics Teacher
High School Social Science Teacher
History
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Geography
Insurance
International Studies
Journalism
K-12 Physical Education Teacher
K-12 Special Education Teacher
Mathematics
Media Communications
Middle School Science Teacher
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Aviation
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Teacher
Theater Art
Urban Studies
Visual Media Communications
Web Development
World Languages
*Program is offered through the French Pastry School
For program availability, please visit ccc.edu/programs
Advanced Certificates (4-8 months)
Addictions Studies
Advanced Social Services–Addictions Studies
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Child Development: Pre-School Education
Collision Technology
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Culinary Arts
Electrical Line Worker (Overhead)
Gas Utility worker
Hospitality Management
Visual Media Communications
Basic Certificates (2-4 months)
Addictions Studies
Air Conditioning–Commercial Refrigeration
Air Conditioning–Domestic Refrigeration
Air Conditioning–Heating
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology
Automotive Body Reconstruction Technology
Automotive Body Repainting Technology
Automotive Chassis Maintenance
Automotive Fuel Management Technology
Automotive Maintenance
Baking and Pastry Arts
Bricklayer
Combination Welder
Concrete Masonry
Construction Carpentry
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Culinary Arts
L’art de la Pâtisserie (Pastry and Baking Program)*
L’art du Gâteau (Cake Decorating and Baking Program)*
Plumbing and Fire Protection
Visual Media Communications (Page Layout)
Visual Media Communications (Web-Page Design)
RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS
Supporting you from your first day to graduation day
Advising
Dedicated advisors help you chart your educational course to
align with your professional and academic goals.
Faculty Commitment
Our faculty are teachers and mentors who are dedicated to
helping you succeed academically and personally.
Career & Transfer Centers
Students and alumni have access to a broad range of services
that make launching a career a reality, as well as support to
transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Explore career options
via our CareerFinder tool, and find the career that best suits
your interests by taking a Focus 2 career assessment—both
available online at ccc.edu
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Financial aid officers work with you to help you understand
your college costs and financial resources, including
scholarship opportunities.
Tutoring
Professional and peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring services
are available in all disciplines.
Veterans Resource Center
Veterans services specialists assist student veterans with class
registration, degree planning, and personalized assistance
with VA benefits.
Wellness Center
Wellness Centers provide personal and practical assistance to
support and enrich your personal life, so you can focus on your
academic success. All services are free and confidential.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please use our
ProgramFinder at www.ccc.edu/programs to find the program of interest and click on the link for Gainful Employment Disclosures.
City Colleges of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in all educational and vocational programs, services, activities, and employment.
COLLEGE TO CAREERS AT
Offers general education courses and a College to Careers focus in:
CULINARY & HOSPITALITY
City Colleges partners with leading companies to ensure
DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PATHWAYS OFFERED
graduates are ready for the 44,000 hospitality and culinary
jobs coming to the Chicago region over the next decade.
D: Degree 24 months
AC: Advanced Certificate 12 months
BC: Basic Certificate 3–12 months
Students gain experience in Washburne-operated
enterprises, such as the Washburne Café, the Washburne
Café at Buckingham Fountain (seasonal), Parrot Cage,
Sikia and Washburne Catering.
GET THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB.
Complete an associate degree in hospitality and qualify for
food service manager positions.
BC
AC
D
Baking and Pastry Arts
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Culinary Arts
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Hospitality Management
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L’art du Gâteau
(Cake Decorating and
Baking Program)*
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L’art de la Pâtisserie
(Pastry and Baking Program)*
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*Program is offered through the French Pastry School
Please visit ccc.edu/programs for program location.
ATTEND WASHBURNE CULINARY &
HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE AND YOU WILL:
àReceive hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities
and exposure to real-world work experiences.
àBe taught by award-winning, experienced practitioners
in the industry.
àConnect with hundreds of employers looking to hire
through our Career Network.
HIRING & ACADEMIC PARTNERS:
• Compass Group
• Metropolitan Club
• Peninsula Hotel
• Rome’s Joy Catering
• Jimmy Bannos, a Washburne
alumnus who owns restaurants Heaven on Seven and Purple Pig
IN ADDITION TO THEIR COLLEGE TO CAREERS FOCUS, ALL COLLEGES OFFER GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES.
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Healthcare
HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE
Education, Human & Natural Sciences
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Information Technology
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Construction Technology
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Business & Professional Services
10-03-16
RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE
Advanced Manufacturing
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COLLEGE TO CAREERS
Kennedy-King College Facts
44,000 Culinary Arts &
Hospitality jobs are coming to the
Chicago region in the next decade.
Kennedy-King College can prepare you to
seize these job opportunities.
ACADEMICS
College to Careers and
Other College Credit: 61%*
Kennedy-King
College includes
Washburne
Culinary &
Hospitality Institute
and the satellite
campus Dawson
Technical Institute.
KKC offers
associate degrees,
certificates,
professional &
personal
development, and
GED programs.
STUDENT SUCCESS
COMPLETION*
Total
enrollment:
11,065
Professional & Personal
Development 11%*
186%
The Federal IPEDS graduation
rate for first-time, full-time
students at KKC
has increased
GED 30%*
*Percentages will not add up to 100% because students can enroll in multiple
instructional areas.
Data Source: FY14 Total Enrollment Unduplicated
STUDENT FACTS
102%
The number of degrees
awarded is up
*Since the City Colleges’ Reinvention began in 2010
The college is home to students from all walks of life—from recent high school
graduates to returning adult education students.
5% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
92%
68%
of graduates are
employed in their
training field with a
median income of
$41,548 within a
year of graduation.
Data Source: Strategy Metrics Trend Data FY14
of students receive financial aid.
TRANSFER
53%
Data Source: FY14 Statistical Digest
Full-time*
CAREER
66%
87% Black
6% White
Data Source: Strategy Metrics Trend Data FY14
27
of graduates transfer
to four-year college
programs within two
years of CCC
graduation.
Data Source: Strategy Metrics Trend Data FY14
years old
32%
Part-time*
median student age
KENNEDY-KING CONTACT
INFORMATION
*Full-time vs. Part-time percentage reflects Fall 2013 credit students
Data Source: Fall 2013 Statistical Digest
Data Source: IPEDS 2014-2015/
Fall 2013 Statistical Digest
STUDENT LIFE
Statesmen athletics
compete in the National
Junior College Athletic
Association in both
basketball and soccer.
Kennedy-King College offers
students the opportunity to
take part in nearly 20 clubs and
organizations, like Phi Theta
Kappa and the Student
Government Association.
Kennedy-King College
6301 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60621
ccc.edu/kennedyking
773-602-5000
Dawson Technical Institute
3901 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60609
ccc.edu/dti | 773-451-2000