Overview of Lake Career and Technical Center (LCTC)

Lake Career and Technical Center, located at 119 Service Rd., P.O. Box 1409, Camdenton, Missouri 65020-1409 (with current campus at 269 Dare Blvd.), is a career and technical education institution serving high school students from sending districts including Camdenton R-III, Climax Springs R-IV, Macks Creek R-V, and School of the Osage R-II (Miller County). It also offers programs with adult enrollment options. The center provides support services for adult students, such as guidance/placement, single parent/displaced homemaker and sex equity counseling, and student financial assistance.

The document appears to be an excerpt from a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) directory of approved career education programs. It references secondary career education programs (with a link to DESE’s approved course list) and highlights programs allowing adult enrollment for 1- or 2-year certificates. These are classified as “08-10 STS” (likely indicating secondary technical school programs for grades 8-10 or similar eligibility).

Key Programs Listed (with Adult Certificate Options)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training (CIP 12.0503)
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (CIP 47.0603)
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (CIP 47.0604)
• Carpentry/Carpenter (CIP 46.0201) — Highlighted below
• Computer Installation (CIP 47.0104)
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (CIP 48.0501)
• Welding Technology/Welder (CIP 48.0508)

The document also mentions longer 500+ contact hour adult programs (details starting on page 62, not included here) and directs to DESE for full approved course lists.

Current program offerings (as of 2026, per the school’s website) have evolved slightly and include: Agricultural Education, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Computer Integration, Construction (replacing or encompassing the former Carpentry listing), Culinary Arts, Graphics Technology, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice/CSI, Marine and Power Sports, Metal Fabrication, Pathways to Teaching, and Adult Marine Service Technology.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The attached document specifically lists a Carpentry/Carpenter program (CIP 46.0201) as an approved secondary program open to adult enrollment for a 1- or 2-year certificate. It is categorized under “08-10 STS,” indicating it is a hands-on technical program focused on carpentry skills.

However, the current LCTC website no longer lists a standalone “Carpentry” program. Instead, it offers a Construction program (also referred to as Building Trades in some contexts), which appears to be the modern equivalent or replacement. This program includes:

• Woodworking and Cabinetmaking (Grades 9-10, 1 credit): Introductory course teaching woodworking tools, design, and construction of cabinets or furniture.
• Building Trades (Grades 11-12, 3 credits, repeatable, with advanced weighting): Comprehensive hands-on training in all aspects of construction, including blueprint reading, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, site planning/excavation, framing, and trim finishing. It includes embedded credits for Technical English and Technical Math, and students can earn an Industry Recognized Credential through the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program (JATC). Students also have opportunities to join SkillsUSA for leadership and competition.

This broader Construction/Building Trades program incorporates core carpentry skills (e.g., framing and finishing) alongside other trades, preparing students for apprenticeships or entry-level roles in the construction industry.

Does It Use the NCCER Curriculum?

No, the program does not use the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum.

• The attached document makes no mention of NCCER or any specific curriculum provider.
• The current Construction program description on the school’s website also does not reference NCCER. Instead, it emphasizes hands-on training aligned with industry needs and offers credentials through the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program, with no indication of NCCER modules, core curriculum, or certifications.

While NCCER is commonly used in some Missouri CTE construction programs (and recognized by DESE for meeting certain standards), it is not referenced here for LCTC’s offerings.

For the most up-to-date details or enrollment, contact the school directly using the provided information (Ms. Jill Durin, jdurnin@camdentonschools.org, (573) 346-9260) or visit lctc.camdentonschools.org.