Sikeston Career & Technology Center, Sikeston, Missouri

Overview of Sikeston Career & Technology Center

The attached document is an informational overview of the Sikeston Career & Technology Center (SCTC) in Sikeston, Missouri. It details career education offerings for secondary students (high school) from sending districts and programs open to adult enrollment for 1- or 2-year certificates.

Key contact information:

Director: Mr. Chad King
Email: cking@spsr6.org
Address: 200 Pine Street, Sikeston, Missouri 63801-3258
Phone: (573) 471-5442
Fax: (573) 472-8861

The center serves students from multiple school districts in Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott, and Stoddard counties. It assigns support services for adult students (e.g., guidance, financial assistance, counseling) by district.

Secondary career education programs follow Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approval. The document refers users to the DESE website for the full approved course list (note: the provided link is outdated; current resources are at dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/career-education).

Programs with Adult Enrollment (1- or 2-Year Certificates)

These “08-10 STS” programs (likely secondary-to-postsecondary skilled technical sciences) allow adults to earn certificates alongside secondary students:

Culinary Arts/Chef Training (CIP 12.0503)
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (CIP 47.0603)
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology (CIP 47.0604)
Carpentry/Carpenter (CIP 46.0201)
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production (CIP 10.0305)
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (CIP 10.0202)
Welding Technology/Welder (CIP 48.0508)

These focus on hands-on, industry-aligned training in skilled trades, culinary arts, media, and graphics.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The Carpentry/Carpenter program (CIP code 46.0201) is classified as an “08-10 STS” offering. It opens to both secondary students and adults pursuing a 1- or 2-year certificate. The document provides no detailed course description, skills, duration, or structure beyond the listing.

This program trains in carpentry fundamentals, site preparation, framing, finishing, and related construction skills. Note: The center’s current website lists a similar program as Construction Trade Technology (including carpentry elements like floors, walls, ceilings, doors, wiring, masonry, plumbing, and HVAC). It offers Construction I (grades 11-12) and Construction II (grade 12, prerequisite required), leading to an industry-recognized credential. The attached document’s “Carpentry” listing may refer to this or a prior version.

Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?

The attached document does not mention the curriculum, including any use of NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research), a common standardized curriculum for carpentry and construction trades.

The center’s current website and program descriptions also lack explicit reference to NCCER for Construction Trade Technology or any carpentry-focused offering. The related program offers a general “Industry Recognized Credential” upon completion, but it does not specify NCCER (which provides credentials like Core, Carpentry Levels 1–4).

While many Missouri CTE programs use NCCER for alignment with industry standards and apprenticeships, no available information confirms its use at Sikeston specifically. For definitive details, contact the director (Mr. Chad King) or check current DESE approvals.