{"id":6,"date":"2015-11-13T12:23:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T12:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/the-learning-force\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:49:15","slug":"the-learningforce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/","title":{"rendered":"The Learning<em>Force<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The LearningForce serves State Fair Community College\u2019s 14-county region, providing non-credit short-term customized training and professional development for industry workforce development, economic development, community education and individual skill enhancement. Additionally, the Missouri SBDC at SFCC provides resources, training and mentoring services to much of the service area. For information or inquiries, contact our campus office or reach us by phone or email.<\/p>\n<h2>Workforce Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>At The Learning<em>Force<\/em>, our focus is on economic development and workforce development, upskilling individuals and serving new and existing businesses in the college\u2019s 14-county service region. We work with you to customize workforce training at your business site, online and on campus. We can help you close the skill gaps of your workforce and prepare them for the future as your company\u2019s processes and technology evolve.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Education<\/h2>\n<p>The Learning<em>Force<\/em> offers community education opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment. Whether you want to try out a new hobby or boost your career skills, you\u2019ll find engaging training opportunities on site and online. From industry CEUS, professional certification prep training, computer skills, leadership and motorcycle safety training, we have you covered.<\/p>\n<h2>Small Business Development Center<\/h2>\n<p>The<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/small-business-development-center\/\">Small Business Development Center (SBDC)<\/a><\/strong> at SFCC provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with vital and innovative resources for the conceptual, start-up, growth, expansion and succession phases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Commercial Driving Academy<\/h2>\n<p>Drive your own career! The SFCC <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/commercial-truck-driver-training\/\">Commercial Driving Academy<\/a><\/strong> will teach you the skills you need to earn a Class A Commercial Driver\u2019s License (CDL). The four-week training includes theory, range and road training in small classes. You\u2019ll learn the rules and regulations of the road, how to keep accurate driving logs and\u2014most important of all\u2014how to drive a a semi-truck and obtain your license. Training to obtain Class B license and endorsements in school bus, passenger bus, and hazmat are also available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LearningForce serves State Fair Community College\u2019s 14-county region, providing non-credit short-term customized training and professional development for industry workforce development, economic development, community education and individual skill enhancement. 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