To compete successfully in today's demanding workplace, students require a solid educational foundation that provides them with the knowledge and skills they will use daily on the job. CEC schools, colleges and universities meet this need by:

•	Focusing on five core curricula with strong job growth and high demand for well-prepared graduates -visual communication and design technologies, information technology, business studies, culinary arts and healthcare;
•	Offering a full range of educational options, including master's, bachelor's, associate and non-degree certificate and diploma programs;
•	Attracting faculty members with current industry experience and expertise, who provide students with real-world insights and perspectives;
•	Investing in modern facilities and industry-current technology and equipment, to support CEC's "hands-on" learning emphasis; and
•	Establishing Employer Advisory Boards at all campuses, to keep academic programs current with workplace needs and strengthen relationships with prospective employers of CEC graduates.

CEC's commitment to leadership in education extends beyond the classroom to include all factors contributing to a positive student outcome. Financial aid professionals help students access all available sources of government and private assistance for financing their education - including CEC's own scholarship programs. Innovative student retention programs help students remain in school. And our placement professionals help students secure employment in the career field they have chosen.