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Kathyy Battee-Freeman helps UIS students assess skills and take first steps on their career paths | Community Voices

Kathyy Battee-Freeman is the director of the Career Development Center
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Kathyy Battee-Freeman is the director of the Career Development Center

Kathyy Battee-Freeman is the Director of the Career Development Center on the UIS campus. She spoke to Community Voices about how she helps students assess their skills and pursue careers. She also talked about her hobbies and why every day she wears purple.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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