Overview of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (CTC)

The provided document is an entry from a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) directory or approval report detailing the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, a vocational institution in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It focuses on secondary career education programs, support services, and opportunities for adult enrollment.

Key Details:

• Contact Information: Director Mr. Brock Crowley (email: crowleyj@capetigers.com), address at 1080 South Silver Springs Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7511; phone (573) 334-0826.
• Sending School Districts: The CTC serves secondary students from multiple districts in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Scott, and Stoddard counties (e.g., Cape Girardeau 63, Jackson R-II, Scott City R-I).
• Support Services for Adult Students: Includes guidance/placement, single parent/displaced homemaker support, sex equity counseling, and student financial assistance, assigned by county/district.
• Secondary Career Education Programs: Approved programs are referenced via the DESE website for a full list.
• Adult Career Education Programs: Mentions 500+ contact hour programs starting on page 62 of a larger document (not included here).

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

The document lists approved programs where secondary students and adults can co-enroll to earn certificates. These are categorized by type and CIP code:

• Agriculture (AGR): Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (01.0601).
• Business (BUS): Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (52.0407).
• Marketing (MRKT): Marketing/Marketing Management, General (52.1401).
• Occupational Foods/Services (OFCS): Culinary Arts/Chef Training (12.0503).
• Skilled Technical Sciences (STS):
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603)
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604)
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork (48.0703)
  • Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) ← Highlighted below
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology (15.1202)
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General (47.0101)
  • Electrician (46.0302)
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production (10.0305)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (47.0201)
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (47.0303)
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501)
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (10.0202)
  • Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508)

These programs emphasize practical, hands-on training in technical trades, business, and services, allowing adults to pursue certificates alongside high school students.

Highlight: Carpentry/Carpenter Program

• Classification: Skilled Technical Sciences (STS), CIP Code 46.0201.
• Structure: A secondary program open to adult enrollment, leading to a 1- or 2-year certificate.
• Focus: Prepares students for entry-level roles in carpentry and related building trades. (Note: Current school materials describe a closely matching program called Construction Technology, a two-year offering covering tool safety, site preparation, framing, foundations, exterior finishes, interior carpentry (drywall, trim, flooring, cabinets), energy conservation, and basic residential wiring/plumbing.)
• Target Audience: Primarily high school students (grades 11–12), with adult co-enrollment allowed per the document.
• Outcomes: Hands-on projects, job skill development, and potential entry-level employment in construction. Related current details include eligibility for articulated college credit and OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?

No, the document does not mention the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum or any NCCER certifications/levels for the Carpentry program (or any other program). It provides only program names, CIP codes, and categories without curriculum specifics.

Current program details from the CTC (Construction Technology, the equivalent offering) also make no reference to NCCER. Certifications are limited to OSHA 10, with emphasis on general industry-aligned skills and hands-on training rather than NCCER’s standardized modules/credentials.

A separate union-affiliated Carpenters Training Center in Cape Girardeau (Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council) offers apprenticeship programs that may use NCCER, but it is distinct from the CTC’s public vocational offerings.