State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia, Missouri, offers a variety of career-focused Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificate programs, as detailed in the attached excerpt from the Missouri Career Education Program Directory (dated May 19, 2025). These programs fall under broader career education categories recognized by the state, emphasizing practical, workforce-ready skills in fields like agriculture, business, health, human services, and technical trades.

Key Categories and Programs

• Agricultural Education (0107): AAS degrees in Agricultural Business and Management (General) and Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations. Certificates in Agricultural Business and Management.
• Business Education (0207): AAS degrees in Accounting Technology, Business Administration and Management, Computer Programming, Computer Systems Networking, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, Office Management, Web/Multimedia Management, and Web Page/Digital/Multimedia Design. Certificates in Administrative Assistant, Computer Programming, Medical Administrative Assistant, Computer Systems Networking, and Web Page Design.
• Marketing Education (0407): AAS degrees in Marketing/Marketing Management, Merchandising and Buying Operations, and Real Estate. Certificates in Real Estate.
• Health Sciences (0507): Extensive offerings, including AAS degrees in Community Health Services, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Registered Nursing, and Surgical Technology. Certificates in Health Information Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician.
• Occupational Family Consumer Sciences & Human Services (0707): AAS degrees in Child Care and Support Services Management and ParaEducator.
• Skilled Technical Sciences (0807): AAS degrees in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Trades, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, Energy Management, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Metal Fabricator, Solar Energy Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing, and Welding Technology. Certificates in many of these areas (e.g., Automobile Mechanics, Drafting, Fire Science, Industrial Electronics, Machine Tool, Marine Maintenance, Solar Energy, and Welding).

The programs prepare students for direct entry into the workforce or further education, with a focus on hands-on training, industry standards, and regional employment needs.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The directory does not list a dedicated Carpentry program (which typically carries the CIP code 46.0201 for Carpentry/Carpenter). The closest related offering is Construction Trades, General (CIP 46.0000), listed as an AAS degree under Skilled Technical Sciences.

This program aligns with SFCC’s current Construction Management Technology AAS degree, which combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience in areas like blueprint reading, cost estimating, project supervision, and construction management. It is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and geared toward supervisory and managerial roles in the construction industry rather than specialized craft training in carpentry.

No separate, standalone Carpentry program focused on hands-on skills (e.g., framing, finishing, or woodworking) is explicitly offered in the directory or on the college’s website.

Does It Use the NCCER Curriculum?

No, there is no indication that any construction-related program at SFCC, including Construction Trades, General/Construction Management Technology, uses the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum.

• The attached directory makes no mention of NCCER.
• The college’s website and program materials emphasize ACCE accreditation for construction management but do not reference NCCER, which is a modular, craft-focused curriculum commonly used in trade-specific programs (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing) at other institutions.
• No partnerships or mentions of NCCER appear in relation to SFCC’s offerings.

If carpentry-specific training with NCCER is a priority, you may need to explore other Missouri institutions or apprenticeship programs. For the most up-to-date details on SFCC programs, contact Mr. Michael Rogg (Dean of Career Education and Workforce Innovations) at mrogg@sfccmo.edu or (660) 596-7402, or visit www.sfccmo.edu.