Overview of Metropolitan Community College’s Career and Technical Education Programs

The attached document is an excerpt from the Missouri Career Education Program Directory (dated May 19, 2025), detailing career and technical education offerings at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, Missouri. It lists Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs and certificate programs across multiple campuses, with contacts for workforce development and career/technical education.

MCC operates several campuses:

• Maple Woods (2601 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156)
• Penn Valley (3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111)
• Longview (500 Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081)
• Blue River (20301 East 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057)
• Business & Technology (1775 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120)

Key contacts:

• Dr. Alicia Dickens, Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Economic Development (alicia.dickens@mcckc.edu, (816) 604-1232)
• Lisa Bray, Interim Dean of Career & Technical Education (lisa.bray@mcckc.edu, (816) 604-2207)

Main Program Categories

Programs fall into these categories, each tied to standard CIP codes:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees

• Agricultural Education: Agricultural Business, Production, Horticulture, Veterinary Assistant.
• Business Education: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Programming.
• Marketing Education: Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Health Sciences: Dental Assisting, EMT/Paramedic, Health Information, Radiologic Technology, Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant, Nursing, Surgical Technology.
• Occupational Family Consumer Sciences & Human Services: Child Care and Support Services Management.
• Skilled Technical Sciences: Broad range of trades, including Architectural/Construction Engineering Technologies, Automotive Repair, Building Maintenance, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, HVAC, Machining, Plumbing, Welding, and more (full list includes over 30 specialized programs).

Certificate Programs These shorter options overlap with AAS areas but focus on specific skills:

• Agricultural (Veterinary Assistant)
• Business (Computer Sciences, Programming, Accounting)
• Health Sciences (Community Health, Dental Assisting, EMT, LPN, Medical Transcription)
• Human Services (Child Care)
• Skilled Technical Sciences (Automotive, Building Maintenance, HVAC, Machining, Welding, etc.)

The programs emphasize practical, workforce-ready training in high-demand fields like health care, business, and skilled trades.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The Carpentry/Carpenter program stands out under Skilled Technical Sciences as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree (CIP code 46.0201). It trains students in carpentry skills for construction, framing, finishing, and related trades.

• It is offered only as an AAS degree, not as a standalone certificate (unlike related areas like Building/Property Maintenance or Cabinetmaking).
• The program aligns with MCC’s focus on construction trades, potentially linking to apprenticeships or facilities like the Advanced Technical Skills Institute.
• Current college resources show related offerings in building maintenance/construction certificates and construction carpentry apprenticeships, often under Industrial Technologies.

Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?

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

• The attached directory makes no mention of NCCER or any specific curriculum details.
• Reviews of MCC’s website and program descriptions show no references to NCCER for carpentry or related construction programs.

MCC likely uses its own curriculum, possibly integrated with apprenticeships or local industry standards. For the most up-to-date details on the Carpentry program (including curriculum, availability, or requirements), contact Dr. Alicia Dickens or Lisa Bray using the provided information, or visit www.mcckc.edu.