Career Education to Present at the BMO Capital Markets “2014 Back to School Education Conference”

Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) announced today that it will present at the BMO Capital Markets “14th Annual Back to School Education Conference” on September 18, 2014, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. Attending the conference will be President and CEO Scott Steffey and Chief Financial Officer Reid Simpson.

Career Education’s presentation is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast live and archived for 90 days on the Company’s website in the Investor Relations section at www.careered.com. Please note that presentation times are subject to change and any update will be reflected on the Company’s website.

About Career Education Corporation

The colleges, institutions and universities that are part of the Career Education Corporation (“CEC”) family offer high-quality education to a diverse student population in a variety of career-oriented disciplines through online, on-ground and hybrid learning program offerings. In addition to its online offerings, Career Education serves students from campuses throughout the United States offering programs that lead to doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as to diplomas and certificates.

CEC’s institutions include both universities that provide degree programs through the master or doctoral level and colleges that provide programs through the associate or bachelor level. The University group includes American InterContinental University (“AIU”) and Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) – predominantly serving students online with career-focused degree programs that meet the educational demands of today’s busy adults. The Career Schools group offers career-centered education primarily through ground-based campuses and includes Briarcliffe College, Brooks Institute, Harrington College of Design, Le Cordon Bleu North America (“LCB”), Missouri College and Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges (“SBI” and “SBC,” respectively). Through its colleges, institutions and universities, CEC is committed to providing high-quality education, enabling students to graduate and pursue rewarding career opportunities.

A detailed listing of individual campus locations and web links to Career Education’s colleges, institutions and universities can be found at www.careered.com.