Perryville Area Career and Technology Center, Perryville, Missouri

Overview of Perryville Area Career and Technology Center (PACTC)

The provided document is an excerpt from a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) directory or report on approved career and technical education (CTE) centers. It describes the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center (PACTC), a vocational school in Perryville, Missouri, that provides secondary career education programs to high school students from partner districts, with some programs open to adult enrollment for certificates.

Key Details:

Location and Contact: 326 College Street, Perryville, MO 63775-2699. Director: Mr. Dan Hecht (dhecht@pcsd32.com; Phone: (573) 547-7500; Fax: (573) 517-0396).
Serving School Districts: Students come from Meadow Heights R-II (Bollinger County, Patton), Perry County District 32 (Perryville), and Ste. Genevieve County R-II.
Program Approval: Full list of approved secondary programs available on the Missouri DESE website (under Career Education support materials).
Adult Enrollment Options: Certain programs allow adults to enroll and earn 1- or 2-year certificates. These are classified as “08-10 STS” (likely short-term secondary/postsecondary programs).

Offered Programs with Adult Certificate Options (CIP Codes Included):

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603)
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604)
Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) — highlighted below
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production (10.0305)
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology (10.0202)

These programs emphasize practical, industry-aligned skills for entry-level employment or further education.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The Carpentry program (listed as Carpentry/Carpenter with CIP code 46.0201 in the document, but referred to as Construction Technology on the school’s website and materials) is a flagship offering focused on building trades.

Program Structure and Details (from school handbook and website):

Duration and Format — A 2-year program (priority for juniors), structured as a 3-period daily block for immersive, hands-on training.
Description — Provides a simulated job-site environment to teach carpentry and broader construction skills. Students develop safe, efficient work habits, technical competencies, and employability traits valued by employers.
Curriculum Components:
- Core construction and carpentry skills (e.g., tool use, materials, building techniques).
- Embedded technical mathematics (computation, measurement, geometry, algebra in context, problem-solving).
- Embedded communication arts (business writing, career planning, presentations, portfolios, industry forms).
- Upon completion, students may earn up to 1.0 credit each in high school math and communication arts (at sending school’s discretion).
Requirements and Outcomes:
- Students need a “C” average or higher and 95%+ attendance to advance to year 2, earn embedded credits, or receive a Certificate of Completion.
- Emphasis on safety, professional development, and real-world application.
- Instructor certification by Missouri DESE; programs updated via industry advisory councils.
Target Audience — Primarily high school students from sending districts; open to adults for 1- or 2-year certificate pursuit.

This program prepares graduates for direct entry into carpentry/construction roles or postsecondary training.

Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?

No. The provided document makes no mention of the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum. School sources—including the student handbook, program webpage, and other public materials—also do not reference NCCER, its modules, certifications, or accreditation. While NCCER is used by some Missouri CTE programs (e.g., for apprenticeship alignment per DESE guidelines), there is no evidence it is part of PACTC’s Carpentry/Construction Technology curriculum. The program appears to follow Missouri DESE-approved standards with custom embedded academics and hands-on focus.