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Certificates

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Missouri Manufacturing Technician Program-MACC

This program will prepare you to be successful in a manufacturing environment— even with no previous production experience! This statewide initiative is designed to help individuals begin a solid career with good pay while increasing the quality and competitiveness of Missouri manufacturers. You will gain the skills and abilities for entry-level positions such as: materials handler, team assembler, or basic machine operator.

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Highway/Heavy Construction Trades-Job Point

The Highway/Heavy Construction (HHC) certificate program utilizes a curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Students complete 16 weeks of formal training, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training with an optional internship. This course is offered all year long and admission is on an open enrollment basis.

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Heating, Ventilator, and Air-Conditioning-Job Point

The HVAC certificate program prepares students to become leaders in the field by providing a foundation of knowledge, skills, and the ability to think critically. The training utilizes an industry-recognized curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). A state-of-the-art lab offers hands-on instruction. Our HVAC certificate program consists of three courses.

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Mechatronics Certificate-MACC

MACC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechatronics prepares students to be electrical and mechanical technicians who can troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment for today’s highly integrated and automated manufacturing facilities. Courses include intensive hands-on lab components and are designed to create a cross-trained technician with skills in electrical systems, motor control, hydraulics and pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, safety, and quality control

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Intermediate Construction Trades-Job Point

The Intermediate Construction Trades (ICT) certificate program consists of two (2) courses. In order to graduate from the program, both ICT Introductory Craft Skills (4 weeks) and ICT Carpentry Fundamentals – Level 1 (12 weeks) must be completed. Construction trades provide a great career opportunity. With the rapidly aging construction workforce getting ready to retire, many employers are in dire need of individuals entering the trade.

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Apprenticeship& Internships

QuesTec

Our apprentice program, established in 1999, equips our field staff with knowledge and performance skills to excel in their craft. This training empowers each individual to become an expert in their field, assuring that their work is far and beyond industry standards.

During class, our apprentices get the unique opportunity to learn from our certified instructors. These instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the classroom having been trained through the same program. Trainees engage in the learning process through traditional lesson plans, hands on performance modules, innovative testing, and daily application on the job sites.

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Emery Sapp and Sons Internship Program

Here at ESS, we see Internships as opportunities to do real work and make an impact. You’ll get the chance to jump right in on day one and contribute to work that matters! No two people are the same and our internships reflect that. We tailor each program to give you a variety of experiences. Mentors will help you find your unique path in civil construction through training and direct experience.

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Missouri Rural Water Association

Apprenticeship is a system in which workers train on the job – earning wages and doing productive work – while simultaneously taking courses. When someone completes an apprenticeship, they’ll have valuable work experience and a recognized industry credential, along with state certification that allows them to continue in the field and over time, advances their career.

Missouri apprenticeships generally last two years. Apprentices must be at least 18 years of age, work full-time at a local water or wastewater system, and must be paid at least minimum wage. As the apprentice advances through the program, his/her wages increase according to a predetermined schedule agreed upon between employer and apprentice.

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Missouri Valley JATC

The apprenticeship program at Missouri Valley Line Constructors combines supervised, structured on-the-job training with related classroom instruction to prepare you for skilled employment in the following careers:

Lineman
Traffic Signal Technician
Substation Technician
Cable Splicer

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Stephen’s College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Stephen's workforce development program offers women and men the opportunity to learn carpentry and highway/heavy construction trades at no cost. This program provides child care, transportation to and from jobsites, required work attire, and more. Read more about this opportunity on their website.

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Laborers 955

Begin a career in skilled construction through the Laborers 955. The Laborers are responsible for building infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. This union job comes with competitive wages, health care, and benefits. There are also plenty of opportunities for career advancement.

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Electrical Industry Apprenticeship

Electrical industry apprenticeship jointly administered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union No. 257 and the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

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Sheet Metal (Welding, HVAC, Architectural)

This union specializes in designing, manufacturing and installing their own products. They offer career paths in several areas including HVAC, welding, architectural, The Sheet metal union has apprenticeships, competiitve wages, health care, pension, and other benefits.

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Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Local Union 562 enriches the area in which it serves through quality of work, exceptional benefits for its members, safety of the public and compassion for the community. Apprenticeships available by application.

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