The LearningForce
Workforce Training and Professional Development for Our Region
The LearningForce at State Fair Community College provides workforce training, professional development, and community education opportunities that help individuals, businesses, and organizations grow and succeed. Serving SFCC's 14-county service area, The LearningForce connects learners with practical, non-credit training designed to build skills, strengthen the workforce, and support economic development across central Missouri.
Whether you're an employer looking to train your workforce, a professional seeking continuing education, or an individual wanting to develop new skills, The LearningForce offers flexible training solutions to meet your needs.
Open Enrollment Training Offerings - Fall 2026
Customized Training for Business and Industry
The LearningForce partners with employers to provide customized, short-term training that supports workforce development, employee upskilling, professional development, and economic growth throughout SFCC's 14-county service area.
Supporting Economic Development
As the administrator of Missouri Department of Economic Development Missouri One Start grants and projects, The LearningForce helps connect employers with training resources that strengthen businesses and the regional workforce.
Resources for Small Businesses
Through the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SFCC, entrepreneurs and small business owners can access training, mentoring, and business resources to start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.
Continuing Education & Professional Development
The LearningForce offers non-credit professional development and continuing education taught by industry experts. Many courses are also available to SFCC faculty and staff at a discounted rate when minimum enrollment requirements are met.
The LearningForce
Potter-Ewing Building
thelearningforce@sfccmo.edu
(660) 530-5822
Office hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday
Workforce Training
The LearningForce at State Fair Community College partners with businesses across our 14-county service area to deliver customized workforce training that helps employees build new skills and helps organizations remain competitive.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at State Fair Community College is a resource designed to support regional entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them be successful. The SBDC connects entrepreneurial-minded students to business venture resources.
Commercial Driving Academy
State Fair Community College offers the region’s leading Class A CDL truck driver training program, designed by employers to put you in the driver’s seat and on the road to a great job.
Motorcycle Safety Courses
If you have always wanted to ride a motorcycle, the basic class is for you! Motorcycle safety will cover the basics to get you started in the exhilarating and fun world of motorcycle riding.
Healthcare Program
Our 8-week Certified Nursing Assistant and paramedic training programs provide preparation for employment in a variety of healthcare settings, combining essential skills with real-world healthcare experience.
Teach for The LearningForce
Are you a subject matter expert with skills and experience interested in facilitating workforce or community education trainings? If so, we’d like to meet you!