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Training & Technical Schools/Colleges

  • 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:

    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.

     

     

     

Training & Technical Schools/Colleges

  • 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:

     

    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 

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