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Training & Technical Schools/Colleges
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Technical schools provide training for a specific type of work. They offer certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees depending on the program of study. Technical school programs may take 1-4 years to complete, depending on the program chosen. The course work may or may not transfer to a four-year college or university. Unlike a traditional college or university, students don't spend time learning a "core curriculum". From the beginning, students at a tech school learn applied knowledge and skills that directly relate to their chosen career field.
Community colleges offer many programs leading to professional certificates or associate degrees. You can get credentials in careers such as carpentry, nursing, and computer programming, or you can study traditional college subjects like English, math, art, history, and science. After completing two years at a community college, many students transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree.
Four-year colleges offer bachelor's degrees in academic areas. You can start at a four-year college, or you can transfer from a community college.
The following websites list Missouri training programs for specific occupations:
- Missouri Connections click on Adults. Then choose:
- I want to explore careers
- I need to find training
- I want a job now
- Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development College and Degree Search
Most post-secondary schools will require a placement test.
- Community colleges and technical schools usually give the Accuplacer.
- Four-year colleges typically require either the ACT or SAT.
- Missouri Connections click on Adults. Then choose:
Training & Technical Schools/Colleges
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Technical Schools provide training for a specific type of work. They offer certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees depending on the program of study. Technical School programs may take from 1 day to 2 years to complete. The course work may or may not transfer to a four year college or university.
Community Colleges offer many programs leading to professional certificates or associate degrees. You can get credentials in careers such as carpentry, nursing, and computer programming, or you can study traditional college subjects like English, math, art, social sciences, and sciences. After completing two years at community college, many students transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree.
Four-year Colleges offer bachelor's degrees in academic areas. You can start college at a four-year school or you can transfer from community college.
The following websites list Missouri training programs for specific occupations:- Missouri Connections click on the Occupations link
- MDHE College Search
Most post-secondary schools will require a placement test.
- Community Colleges and Technical Schools usually give the Accuplacer
- Four year colleges typically require either the ACT or the SAT.
For a complete look at the steps involved in choosing a college, check out College for Adults and College Board web sites.
Technical Training Programs in the St Louis Area:Family and Workforce Development Centers of America
Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN) -- 1 year
Diesel Technology (DT) -- 2 year Associates Degree
SLATE St Louis Agency of Training and Employment
Launch Code Free technology training
Apprenticeships
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An apprenticeship combines classroom and on-the-job training. You can train for many manual and technical jobs through an apprenticeship. For example, you can study in an apprenticeship program to become a plumber, carpenter, mechanic, iron worker, electrician, bricklayer, machinist, or chef.
For general information on apprenticeships, check out the St. Louis Constructive Cooperative.
Other apprenticeship resources include:
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COLLEGE SEARCH
- Missouri Connections College and Training
INTEREST INVENTORIES
- Career One Stop - Get My Future - Career Exploration Tools connected with current job openings
- Missouri Connections - Click on the Career Exploration Tools
- Holland Code Career Inventory
- Career Clusters Interest Survey
COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS
- Sample Accuplacer Test - Community College Placement Test
- Accuplacer Web Based Study App - free
- SAT Official Site
- ACT Official Site
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FAFSA deadline is April 1
- YouTube has videos on completing the FASA
- Scholarship Foundation has info sessions for filling out FASFA
- Federal Aid restrictions if you have Criminal Convictions
- Access Missouri Financial Aid Program for students with EFC of $12,000 or less
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
- Missouri Department of Higher Education
- Parkway Web Page – Getting a Job or More Education need to add page
HELPFUL AGENCIES
- Save Our Sons will help with career readiness training, job coaching, employment.
- Better Family Life - WIOA Out of School Youth Program
- St Louis Workforce Career Development - Job Taining