Overview of Ozark Mountain Technical Center (OMTC)
The Ozark Mountain Technical Center, located at 211 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 806, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711, is a career and technical education facility serving secondary students and adults. It operates under the Mountain Grove R-III School District and partners with sending districts in Texas and Wright counties (Cabool R-IV, Hartville R-II, Mansfield R-IV, Mountain Grove R-III, and Norwood R-I). The center provides guidance, placement, and financial assistance support.
OMTC offers approved secondary career education programs through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). A full list of approved courses is available on the DESE website (dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/career-education).
A key feature is secondary programs open to adult enrollment, allowing adults to earn 1- or 2-year certificates alongside high school students. These programs fall under various categories with corresponding CIP codes.
Programs with Adult Enrollment (Leading to 1- or 2-Year Certificates)
- Agriculture (01-10 AGR):
- Agricultural Business and Management, General (01.0101)
- Agricultural Mechanization, General (01.0201)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (01.0601)
- Business (02-10 BUS):
- Banking and Financial Support Services (52.0803)
- Business Administrative and Management, General (52.0201)
- Multimedia (11.0801)
- Marketing (04-10 MRKT):
- Marketing Research (52.1402)
- Health Occupations (05-10 HLTH):
- Nursing Assistant/Aide (51.3902)
- Occupational Family & Consumer Sciences (07-10 OFCS):
- Child Development, Care and Guidance (19.0706)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (12.0503)
- Skilled Technical Sciences (08-10 STS):
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) ← Highlighted below
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology (15.1202)
- Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508)
These programs emphasize hands-on training with industry-relevant skills, often using modern equipment.
Highlight: Carpentry Program (CIP 46.0201, Skilled Technical Sciences)
The Carpentry/Carpenter program is a standout offering in the Skilled Technical Sciences category, open to both secondary students and adults seeking a 1- or 2-year certificate.
- Format and Duration: It is a 2-year, hands-on program focused on practical skills for residential and general carpentry/construction careers.
- Key Topics Covered (based on program descriptions):
- Wall and ceiling framing
- Roof framing
- Building layout
- Windows and exterior doors
- Exterior wall finishing
- Stairs construction
- Blueprint reading
- Focus: The program teaches foundational and transferable carpentry skills applicable to various construction specialties, preparing students for entry-level roles in the building trades.
Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?
No, the Carpentry program does not appear to use the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum.
- The provided document makes no mention of NCCER or any specific standardized curriculum.
- Available online descriptions of the program (including third-party education directories and references to the center’s offerings) also do not reference NCCER credentials, modules, or assessments.
- While NCCER is common in some Missouri construction programs, there is no evidence it is used here.
For the most current details or confirmation, contact the director directly:
Ms. Lisa Watson Email: lwatson@mg.k12.mo.us Phone: (417) 926-3177