On June 3, 2009, Career Education Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other things, that Leonard A. Mariani, who served as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Admissions Officer, has left the Company to pursue other opportunities. The effective date of Mr. Mariani's separation from employment was June 1, 2009.

The Company is negotiating a separation agreement with Mr. Mariani and will amend this Form 8-K to provide the required information when available.

A copy of the press release announcing the foregoing change is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained in the press release is incorporated by reference to this report.

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                 Exhibit
                 Number    Description of Exhibits
                 99.1      Press release of Company dated June 3, 2009.