Trade Schools in Waynesville, Missouri

OTC's Richwood Valley Campus serves the Waynesville/Fort Leonard Wood region with comprehensive trade programs featuring state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships. The college boasts exceptional job placement rates exceeding 90% for trade graduates, with programs designed around employer needs. Students benefit from hands-on training, industry certifications, and apprenticeship pathways. The campus is easily accessible from Waynesville via Highway 65 and serves as a primary technical education hub for the region.

Rolla Technical Institute has served south-central Missouri for decades with exceptional career and technical education. Located just 30 minutes from Waynesville, RTI offers intensive, hands-on programs with strong industry connections and high job placement success. The institute features modern welding labs, automotive bays, and construction training facilities. Programs lead to industry certifications and apprenticeships, with many graduates securing employment before completion. The school maintains partnerships with local employers throughout the region.

South Central Career Center provides comprehensive technical education serving south-central Missouri, including the Waynesville area. With a focus on practical, employer-driven training, SCCC offers programs that lead directly to employment in high-demand trades. The center features experienced instructors with industry backgrounds, modern equipment, and strong relationships with regional employers. Students benefit from small class sizes, individualized attention, and pathways to industry certifications. The school has a proven track record of graduate success throughout the region.