Overview of Four Rivers Career Center

The attached document profiles Four Rivers Career Center (FRCC), a vocational and technical education institution in Washington, Missouri. It serves high school students from multiple sending school districts and offers some programs with adult enrollment options.

• Location and Contact:
  • Address: 1978 Image Drive, Washington, Missouri 63090-4235
  • Phone: (636) 231-2100
  • Fax: (636) 239-0791
  • Director: Mr. Philip King (Email: philip.king@sdowmo.org)
• Serving Districts: FRCC draws students from districts in Franklin, Gasconade, and Warren counties, including:
  • Franklin County: Meramec Valley R-III (Pacific), New Haven, St. Clair R-XIII, Sullivan, Union R-XI, Washington
  • Gasconade County: Gasconade Co. R-I (Hermann)
  • Warren County: Warren Co. R-III (Warrenton), Wright City R-II
  It coordinates guidance, placement, counseling, and financial assistance through these districts.
• Secondary Career Education Programs: Approved secondary programs follow Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards. A full list of approved courses is available on the DESE website (dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/career-education).
• Programs with Adult Enrollment (Leading to 1- or 2-Year Certificate): These allow adults to enroll alongside secondary students and earn certificates:Program TypeCIP CodeProgram Name07-10 OFCS19.0708Child Care Provider/Assistant08-10 STS47.0603Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology08-10 STS47.0604Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology08-10 STS46.0000Construction Trades08-10 STS48.0501Machine Tools Technology08-10 STS48.0508Welding Technology
• Adult Career Education Programs: Longer programs (500+ contact hours) appear in a separate list starting on page 62 of the broader document (not included in the attachment).

The center focuses on hands-on career and technical education in trades, with opportunities for certificates and support services for both secondary and adult learners.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The attached document does not list a standalone “Carpentry” program. It includes Construction Trades (CIP 46.0000) as one of the programs open to adult enrollment with a 1- or 2-year certificate option.

This aligns with the center’s current Building Construction Trades program (a two-year offering). This program provides entry-level skills in residential and commercial construction through classroom study and hands-on jobsite experience. Key training areas include:

• Blueprint Reading
• Material Estimating
• Foundation Layout
• Framing
• Roofing
• Drywall
• Insulation
• Carpentry (explicitly highlighted as a core component)
• Cabinet Installation
• Plumbing
• Electrical Wiring
• Concrete

Students develop work attitudes, leadership, and personal skills via SkillsUSA membership. The program offers advanced standing or dual credit toward an associate’s degree at East Central College.

Carpentry training integrates into this broader construction trades curriculum, focusing on practical skills like framing, finishing, and general building techniques.

Does It Use the NCCER Curriculum?

No. The attached document makes no mention of the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum. The center’s official program description also does not reference NCCER as the curriculum, certifications, or training framework. It emphasizes general book study, hands-on training, and SkillsUSA involvement instead.

While NCCER is common in some Missouri construction programs (including offerings at partner institution East Central College), no evidence indicates its use in FRCC’s Building Construction Trades or Construction Trades program.