Featured Program
Electrical Wiring and Solar Technologies
Prepare for employment, electrical licensing exams and certifications with this electrical apprenticeship style program. Gain technical knowledge on commercial, residential and solar wiring. Refine your skills while wiring new homes through internships with employers.

Trade & Industry

The Trade & Industry Training Department offers high-tech training for a high-tech world. Individuals and companies in Columbia and the surrounding Mid-Missouri area rely on our programs to improve their effectiveness and productivity. Emphasis is on the acquisition of work related skills utilizing state of the art research, instruction and technology. Business seminars, computer classes and skilled trade and industry training are offered to individuals through open enrollment classes. To meet the staff development needs of companies, we offer both open enrollment classes and custom designed seminars and programs through the contract training program. Additionally, individuals and companies alike have found our on-line and Interactive Television (ITV) classes offer an extensive variety of topics and are a valuable option for those seeking a flexible learning format.
Columbia Area Career Center is accredited as a postsecondary and secondary institution by NCA CASI, a division of AdvancED. Columbia Area Career Center | 4203 S. Providence Road | Columbia, MO 65203 | Phone 573.214.3800 | Fax 573.214.3801 Columbia Area Career Center is accredited as a postsecondary and secondary institution by NCA CASI, a division of AdvancED.
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.