Trade Schools in Salem, Missouri

Rolla Technical Institute has served south-central Missouri for over four decades with comprehensive career and technical education. The institute features state-of-the-art welding labs with multiple booths, fully-equipped automotive bays, and modern construction trades facilities. RTI maintains strong industry partnerships with local employers including MODOT, Phelps Health, and various manufacturing companies, resulting in exceptional job placement rates. Students earn industry-recognized certifications in welding (AWS), automotive (ASE), and construction trades while learning from experienced instructors with real-world expertise. The school serves students from Salem and surrounding counties through both daytime programs and adult education evening courses.

South Central Career Center provides high-quality technical education to students from multiple counties including Dent County where Salem is located. The center features comprehensive welding programs with certification preparation, automotive technology with ASE alignment, and construction trades programs that include residential and commercial skills. SCCC maintains strong relationships with local industries and employers throughout the Ozarks region, facilitating excellent job placement for graduates. The facility includes modern welding labs with multiple stations, fully-equipped automotive service bays, and construction workshops. Many students earn multiple industry certifications and participate in work-based learning opportunities with regional employers.

Waynesville Career Center serves students from across central Missouri including the Salem area with comprehensive career technical programs. The center offers extensive automotive technology training with ASE certification preparation, professional welding programs with AWS standards, and construction trades including carpentry and electrical fundamentals. The culinary arts program operates a student-run restaurant, while the cosmetology program features a full-service salon open to the public. WCC maintains strong partnerships with Fort Leonard Wood and regional employers, providing excellent internship and job placement opportunities. The facility includes modern labs, industry-standard equipment, and experienced instructors with professional backgrounds in their respective trades.