Kirk T. Bachmann of Career Education Corporation Inducted into International Food...

Kirk T. Bachmann of Career Education Corporation Inducted into International Food and Beverage Forum, Hall of Fame Society

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(Business Wire)--
Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) announced today that
Kirk T. Bachmann, Vice President of Academics and Executive Chef for
its culinary schools, was inducted into the International Food and
Beverage Forum (IFBF), Hall of Fame Society. In association with the
World Gourmet Club, IFBF is one of the most respected and prestigious
food & beverage-related global associations. This year, the IFBF will
induct only five leaders into the Hall of Fame. Chef Heinz Lauer,
Executive Chef of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, a
CEC school, was also among those selected.

Bachmann has more than 20 years of experience as a professional
chef, educator and advocate of culinary education. A fourth-generation
chef, he began his career in Germany in his father's pastry kitchen.
After graduating from the University of Oregon, with an honors degree
in International Studies, Bachmann went on to receive his formal
culinary training at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland,
Oregon, and later earned his Master's in Education from American
InterContinental University, both CEC schools.

With active membership limited to 50, the IFBF is widely
recognized as the premier think-tank for the food and beverage
industry. In addition to Bachmann and Lauer, the organization will
recognize Larry Maguire, President of Far Niente Wineries, Napa
Valley; Mario Bonafaccia, Hotelier, Rome; and Walter Wagner, Executive
General Manager, Melbourne, Australia; bringing the total number since
1999 to 41 inductees.

Bachmann joined CEC in 2000, as Director of Education for Le
Cordon Bleu Schools North America. Today, he is responsible for
maintaining the standards and quality of the curriculum for 14 CEC
culinary schools, including the Le Cordon Bleu programs.

In addition, Bachmann was instrumental in the implementation of Le
Cordon Bleu Patisserie & Baking Program as well as Le Cordon Bleu
Hospitality & Restaurant Management Program. He is a Certified
Executive Chef (CEC), a competition medalist, a member of the
Governing Board of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago; a
member and Chairperson for the International Association of Culinary
Professionals Chefs, Restaurateurs and Sommeliers Committee; and
serves on the American Culinary Federation Certification Committee.

Bachmann and Lauer were inducted into the Hall of Fame at Le
Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas during a celebration of
the culinary school's 5th anniversary in early July. Two scholarships,
valued at $5000, were awarded in the name of each of the Hall of Fame
honorees.

About Career Education Corporation

The colleges, schools, and universities that are part of the
Career Education Corporation (CEC) family offer high quality education
to a diverse population of approximately 90,000 students across the
world in a variety of career-oriented disciplines. The more than 75
campuses that serve these students are located throughout the U.S. and
in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and offer doctoral,
master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees and diploma and
certificate programs. Approximately one third of students attend the
web-based virtual campuses of American InterContinental University
Online and Colorado Technical University Online.

CEC is an industry leader whose gold-standard brands are
recognized globally. Those brands include Le Cordon Bleu Schools North
America; Harrington College of Design; Brooks Institute; International
Academy of Design & Technology; American InterContinental University;
Colorado Technical University and Sanford-Brown Institutes and
Colleges. Through its schools, CEC is committed to providing quality
education, enabling students to graduate and pursue rewarding careers.
For more information, see the company's website at
http://www.careered.com. The company's website includes a detailed
listing of individual campus locations and web links to its more than
75 colleges, schools, and universities.

Career Education Corporation
Media Contact:
Lynne Baker 847/851-7006
Mollie Cole 847/851-7569
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John Springer 847/585-3899

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