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Discover Your Future . . . in Early Childhood Education at Oakton Community College

Learn about the early childhood education profession at free informational sessions at Oakton's campuses in Skokie (7701 North Lincoln Avenue), and Des Plaines (1600 East Golf Road) in April.

Early childhood education is one of the fastest-growing career fields, and is expected to increase by more than 17 percent between 2013 and 2020, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Next month, learn more about the early childhood education profession at free informational sessions at Oakton’s campuses in Skokie (7701 North Lincoln Avenue), and Des Plaines (1600 East Golf Road).

Upcoming presentations include:

  • ·Tuesday, April 2
    6:30 p.m., Room C140, Skokie.
  • ·Wednesday, April 3
    6:30 p.m.,  Room 1605, Des Plaines

Sessions showcase the College’s early childhood education degrees and certificates. Also learn about Illinois credentials and transfer agreements. Get the answers to your questions from professionals, including which courses to take. Light refreshments will be served.

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For more information, contact Sheila Kerwin-Maloney at (847) 635-1752, keelawee@oakton.edu, or Mary Pat Martin at (847) 376-7057, mpmartin@oakton.edu.

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