Our Mission
The mission of the Professional and Community Education department of the Columbia Area Career Center is to provide a learning environment and educational opportunities for our community. These opportunities lie in two areas: skill development to obtain or advance employment and personal enrichment. We will continually monitor the training needs of our community and work diligently to meet those needs.

Professional and Community Education

Barbie Banks A new year can bring good things to an end, but it also lays the groundwork for great things to come. This semester we are offering hundreds of short courses that will challenge and inspire you in areas such as cooking, arts, writing, music, language, do-it-yourself home repair, crafts, fitness, business and computers.

Whether you want to become your own handyman or learn professional cooking techniques from the area’s best chefs, our supportive and innovative environment will nurture your creativity and encourage you to improve and enrich your life!

If you haven’t already, come take a class and enjoy an authentic educational experience that will engage and motivate you to be a lifelong learner.

Sincerely,
Barbie Banks
bbanks@columbia.k12.mo.us

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The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools' compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact the offices or individuals below: Special Services (IDEA) Dr. Dana Clippard (Director of Special Services), Section 504 Dr. Lou Ann Tanner-Jones (Section 504 Coordinator) at 1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203, (573) 214-3463.