NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Career Education Corp.("Career Education" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: CECO -News). Such investors are advised to contact Peretz Bronstein or his investor relations coordinator Eitan Kimelman at info@bgandg.com or 212-697-6484.

The investigation concerns whether Career Education and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On August 24, 2015, the Company announced in regulatory filing that, "On August 20, 2015, Career Education Corporation (the "Company") received a request for information pursuant to a Civil Investigative Demand from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"). The request was made pursuant to a November 2013 resolution by the FTC directing an investigation to determine whether unnamed persons, partnerships, corporations, or others have engaged or are engaging in deceptive or unfair acts or practices in or affecting commerce in the advertising, marketing or sale of secondary or postsecondary educational products or services, or educational accreditation products or services. The information request requires the Company to provide documents and information regarding a broad spectrum of the business and practices of its subsidiaries and institutions for the time period of January 1, 2010 to the present."

Following this news, shares of Career Education fell $0.17 or 4.96% to trade during intraday trading at $3.36 on August 25, 2015.

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, or purchased shares of Career Education, you can assist this investigation by contacting Peretz Bronstein or his Investor Relations Coordinator Eitan Kimelman of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484 or via email info@bgandg.com. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, email and telephone number.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Eitan Kimelman 212-697-6484
info@bgandg.com

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