Trade Schools in Centerville, Missouri

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center has been serving Southeast Missouri for over four decades with comprehensive trade education programs. The school features state-of-the-art welding labs with multiple welding stations, fully equipped automotive bays with lift systems, and modern construction trades facilities. Students earn industry-recognized certifications including AWS welding certifications, ASE automotive certifications, and OSHA safety credentials. The center maintains strong partnerships with local employers throughout the region, resulting in exceptional job placement rates exceeding 90% for graduates. Programs combine hands-on training with theoretical knowledge, taught by industry-experienced instructors.

The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center has established itself as a premier trade school in Southeast Missouri, serving students from multiple counties including Reynolds County where Centerville is located. The facility features advanced training equipment including fully functional commercial kitchens for culinary arts, modern cosmetology salons, comprehensive automotive diagnostic systems, and extensive welding and metal fabrication shops. Programs lead to industry certifications such as EPA 608 certification for HVAC, NCCER credentials for construction trades, and state licensing for cosmetology. The center boasts strong industry connections and consistently high job placement rates, with many graduates securing employment before completion of their programs.

Three Rivers College offers comprehensive trade and technical programs through its Poplar Bluff campus, serving the entire Southeast Missouri region including Centerville. The college provides both certificate and associate degree programs in skilled trades, featuring modern training facilities with industry-standard equipment. The Industrial Technology program covers multiple trades including electrical systems, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The Automotive Technology program is ASE-certified and includes advanced diagnostics and repair training. Welding students train in dedicated bays with multiple welding processes and can earn AWS certifications. The college maintains strong industry partnerships and offers career placement services, with many programs featuring internship opportunities with local employers.