Career & Technology Center

Hands-On Career Training for High School Students

 

The State Fair Community College Career & Technology Center (CTC) gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore career interests, develop technical skills, and prepare for college, the workforce, military service, or apprenticeships.

Located on SFCC's Sedalia campus, the CTC provides free career and technical education to students from 12 high schools across 10 school districts. As one of only four career and technical schools in Missouri affiliated with a community college, the CTC offers students a unique advantage by combining hands-on career training with opportunities to earn college credit.

Whether you're planning to enter the workforce after high school or continue your education, the CTC can help you build the skills and confidence to reach your goals.

 

Why Choose the Career & Technology Center?

At the CTC, learning goes beyond the traditional classroom. Students receive hands-on training using industry-standard equipment while learning from experienced instructors with real-world expertise.

CTC students have the opportunity to:

  • Explore careers before graduating high school
  • Develop technical and workplace skills
  • Gain hands-on experience in high-demand career fields
  • Earn dual credit toward college
  • Prepare for employment, apprenticeships, military service, or continued education
  • Build a strong foundation for future career success

Each year, approximately 250 students from area high schools participate in CTC programs.

Fielding Technology Center
State Fair Community College - Sedalia
 careertech@sfccmo.edu
 (660) 530-5806

Fax: (660) 530-5848 

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Eric Rehmer
Dean of Early College and Career, Executive Director CTC
 erehmer2@sfccmo.edu
 (660) 596-7257

Kim Tagtmeyer
Executive Assistant, CTC
 ktagtmeyer@sfccmo.edu
 (660) 596-7263

 

Career Programs

The Career & Technology Center offers training in nine career pathways:

  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Building Trades
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Careers
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Occupations
  • Industrial Equipment Maintenance
  • Precision Machining Technology
  • Welding Technology

Students receive classroom instruction combined with practical, hands-on learning that prepares them for today's workforce and tomorrow's opportunities.

Earn College Credit While in High School

Qualified students can begin earning college credit while completing their high school education.

Students with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher may apply for dual credit during their first semester. To earn college credit, students must maintain required competencies and meet attendance expectations throughout the program.

Dual credit allows students to save time and money while getting a head start on a college degree.

Sending School Districts

Private and Parochial Schools

Students interested in attending the Career & Technology Center should begin by contacting their high school counselor.

 

First-Year Students

The enrollment process includes:

  1. Apply through one of the participating sending school districts.
  2. Complete placement testing, typically held during February and early March.
  3. Receive final approval following the CTC selection process.

Recommended admission criteria include:

  • Good attendance (10 or fewer absences)
  • A grade of C or higher in related coursework
  • Positive school discipline record

 

Second-Year Students

Students returning for a second year must:

  • Submit a new application
  • Maintain at least 90% attendance
  • Earn a grade of C or higher during the first year

Students who do not meet these requirements may request approval from the CTC director.

Enrollment is prioritized in the following order:

  1. Returning second-year students (seniors)
  2. First-year students (juniors)
  3. Returning second-year students on probation with director approval
  4. First-year senior applicants

Students attending private or parochial schools should apply through the public school district in which they reside.

The Career & Technology Center also offers a Missouri Options Program designed to help eligible students prepare for and successfully complete the High School Equivalency (HSE) test.

This pathway provides students with an alternative route toward earning a high school equivalency credential while developing career and technical skills.

 

Learning at the Career & Technology Center extends beyond the classroom. Many CTC programs offer opportunities to participate in career and technical student organizations that promote leadership, teamwork, communication, professionalism, and career development through competitions, service projects, and other hands-on experiences.

Participation helps students build valuable skills while connecting with classmates who share similar career interests.

 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Careers program can participate in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), a national student organization focused on leadership, personal growth, and career preparation. Through conferences, competitive events, and service projects, FCCLA helps students develop the communication, teamwork, and leadership skills needed for success in education, family and consumer sciences, and related career fields.

 

SkillsUSA

Students in Automotive Service Technology, Building Trades, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Health Occupations, Industrial Equipment Maintenance, Precision Machining Technology, and Welding Technology can join SkillsUSA, a national organization that prepares students for careers in skilled trades, technical fields, and health occupations. Members develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and workplace skills while participating in competitions, community service projects, and professional development activities that prepare them for successful careers.

SkillsUSA Missouri

 

Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)

Students in the Automotive Service Technology program can participate in Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), a partnership between the automotive industry and education designed to prepare students for careers as entry-level automotive technicians. AYES combines classroom instruction with hands-on training and provides opportunities to explore automotive careers, build technical skills, and pursue a 320-hour internship between the junior and senior year.

 

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

Students enrolled in Automotive Service Technology, Building Trades, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Health Occupations, Industrial Equipment Maintenance, Precision Machining Technology, and Welding Technology who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and technical excellence may be eligible to join the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). NTHS recognizes excellence in career and technical education while providing scholarship opportunities and encouraging continued education and professional success.

 

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Students in the Graphic Design program have the opportunity to join Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), the world's largest business career and technical student organization. FBLA helps students develop leadership, communication, and business skills through competitions, conferences, networking, and career-focused activities that prepare them for success in college, the workplace, and their communities.

 

Build Your Future at the Career & Technology Center

Whether you're interested in working with your hands, solving problems, helping others, designing creative projects, or preparing for a skilled trade, the Career & Technology Center provides the education and experience to help you succeed.

Talk with your high school counselor to learn more about available programs, application deadlines, and how the Career & Technology Center can help you take the next step toward your future.