Overview of Lebanon Technology and Career Center (LTCC)
The Lebanon Technology and Career Center (LTCC), located at 757 Brice Street, Lebanon, Missouri 65536, is a career and technical education facility serving high school students and adults. Directed by Mr. Nathan Wilkerson (contact: nwilkerson@lebanon.k12.mo.us, phone: (417) 573-561-6267), it primarily draws secondary students from the Lebanon R-III School District and sending districts such as Stoutland R-II (Camden County), Laclede Co. R-I (Conway), Niangua R-V (Webster County), and Hartville R-II (Wright County).
LTCC offers Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)-approved career education programs, with a full list of secondary courses available on the DESE website (dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/career-education). The center provides support services for adult students, including guidance/placement, single parent/displaced homemaker and sex equity counseling, and student financial assistance.
A key feature is programs allowing adult enrollment, where adults can earn 1- or 2-year certificates. These include:
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (CIP 52.0407)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology (CIP 47.0604)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (CIP 46.0201) — highlighted below
- Welding Technology (CIP 48.0508)
Additionally, LTCC offers approved 500+ contact hour adult career education programs (detailed starting on page 62 of related DESE documents).
Highlight: Carpentry Program
The Carpentry/Carpenter program (classified as an 08-10 STS program, indicating a secondary technical skills-focused offering spanning multiple years) is one of the core programs open to both secondary students and adults pursuing a 1- or 2-year certificate (CIP code 46.0201).
It focuses on hands-on training in carpentry skills, preparing students for entry-level roles in the construction industry. Typical competencies in such DESE-approved programs include blueprint reading, framing, roofing, interior/exterior finishing, tool usage, safety protocols, and building code compliance.
Students gain practical experience, often through projects, internships with local businesses (available in Trade & Industry programs), and pathways to industry-recognized credentials.
Does it use the NCCER curriculum? Yes. Missouri DESE partners with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) to standardize training in construction trades, including carpentry. LTCC participated in a pilot program integrating NCCER, and the curriculum is widely used across Missouri career centers for carpentry and related programs to ensure consistent, industry-aligned instruction, assessments, and portable credentials (e.g., NCCER certifications in core skills, framing, and finish carpentry). This supports registered apprenticeships and workforce readiness.
Overall, LTCC emphasizes college and career readiness through innovative, hands-on programs in technical fields, with strong ties to local industry and DESE standards. For the most current catalog or enrollment details, contact the director or visit the LTCC website (ltcc.lebanonr3.org).