Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

What Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center does

Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center (CTC) is a public career and technical education institution operated by Cape Girardeau Public Schools in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving Southeast Missouri since 1973 (Practical Nursing Program founding). The institution delivers accredited vocational and technical training across four program divisions: Adult Education Approved Programs (20+ programs including Advanced Welding, Healthcare programs such as Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, EMT, PTA, Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, and Phlebotomy, plus Trades programs in Automotive, Construction, Electrical, HVAC/R, Precision Machining, and Culinary Arts), High School Programs (CTE pathways for grades 11-12 including Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Basic Flight, and PLTW pre-engineering), Continuing Education (Motorcycle Safety, CDL Truck Driver Training via MTC, ed2go online courses, and personal enrichment), and Adult Education & Literacy (free HiSET/GED prep, English Language Learning, TEAS prep, workforce preparation). The core technology comprises industry-standard training equipment, embedded academic instruction, and competency-based curricula aligned to national certifications (CompTIA Tech+/A+/Network+/Security+, ASE, NCLEX-PN, NREMT, AWS CWI, CoAEMSP/CAAHEP Paramedic, CoARC Respiratory Therapy #200497). Strategic degree pathways are delivered through partnerships with Southeast Missouri State University (Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy; Precision Machining at Seabaugh Polytechnic Building) and Mineral Area College (Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; dual enrollment credit).

The business model combines public funding with diversified revenue streams. Cape Girardeau Public Schools district funding subsidizes high school CTE tuition; adult learners pay tuition and fees (deposits ranging $100-$800, materials fees, certification exam fees, e.g., $350 Motorcycle Safety with $250 non-refundable portion); free adult literacy programs are funded separately; and Business & Industry Training generates revenue through customized workforce development, Southeast Regional Industrial Training Group (SRITG) contracts, proctored testing center services, and facilities rental. Go-to-market relies on direct enrollment via school guidance counselors and district relationships for high school students, self-directed registration for adult learners with assessment prerequisites (WorkKeys, TEAS), community outreach through Workforce Wednesday employer events, and SkillsUSA competition participation. Marketing channels are primarily the institutional website (capectc.org), Facebook, Instagram, and school counselor referral networks. The institution occupies a 20,000 sq ft main campus at 1080 South Silver Springs Road (with new state-of-the-art facility opening Summer 2025), plus satellite training locations for Precision Machining at SEMO and CDL training at 1050 S. Silver Springs Rd. Leadership comprises Director Jonathan "Brock" Crowley, Assistant Director Secondary Tyler Abernathy (announced as incoming Director), Assistant Director Post-Secondary Emily Lanpher, Adult Education Supervisor Darin Case, and Workforce Development Coordinator Kathleen Clayton.

Name

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Legal name

Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

Website

https://capectc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center is a public vocational education institution in Southeast Missouri offering accredited career and technical training in healthcare, trades, IT, and transportation for high school students and adult learners through Cape Girardeau Public Schools.

Ownership category

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Healthcare workforce training
• Industrial trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Girardeau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Adult Education Tuition: Fee-based vocational and technical education programs for adult learners including healthcare, trades, and technology programs. Programs include certificates, diplomas, and degree pathways through college partnerships.
2. High School CTE Programs: Career and technical education funded through Cape Girardeau Public Schools district, with tuition subsidized for high school students. Some programs charge nominal fees for materials and certifications.
3. Continuing Education and Short Programs: Short-term professional development, certification preparation, and personal enrichment courses including motorcycle safety, truck driver training, and online courses through ed2go partnership.
4. Business and Industry Training: Customized workforce development and training services for regional employers through Southeast Regional Industrial Training Group (SRITG) and facilities rental.
5. Testing and Certification Fees: Revenue from proctored testing center services, industry certification testing (CompTIA, NCLEX, ASE), and assessment administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (CTC) is a public career and technical education institution operated by Cape Girardeau Public Schools. It delivers CTE programs to high school students and adult learners across healthcare (Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant), skilled trades (Welding, Electrical, HVAC, Precision Machining, Automotive, Construction), technology (Computer Coding, Networking & Security, Digital Media), and other vocational disciplines, leading to industry certifications, state licensure, and dual college credit.

Product overview

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is a vocational and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of career training programs. The center operates across four main program areas: Adult Education Approved Programs (20+ vocational programs including Advanced Welding, Healthcare programs, IT/Technology programs, and Trades programs), High School Programs (career and technical education for secondary students), Continuing Education (workforce development, motorcycle/truck driver training, online courses), and Business & Industry Training (workforce Wednesday employer connections). The center also provides Adult Education & Literacy services including GED/HiSET preparation and English Language Learning. Programs lead to industry certifications (ASE, CompTIA, OSHA), state licenses (NCLEX-PN, NREMT), and college credit through partnerships with Mineral Area College and Southeast Missouri State University.

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Products and services

• Adult Education Approved Programs Fee-based vocational and technical training for adult learners spanning more than 20 programs including Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Computer Coding & Programming, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Electrical Trades, EMT, HVAC/R, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Precision Machining, Respiratory Therapy, and Welding. Programs lead to industry certifications, state licensure, and college credit through partner institutions.
• High School CTE Programs Career and technical education programs for grades 11-12 from Cape Girardeau Public Schools and surrounding districts, including Auto Collision, Automotive Technology, Basic Flight, Computer Coding, Computer Networking & Security, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Electrical Trades, EMT, Fire Science, Graphic Design, Health Occupations, HVAC/R, Marketing, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Precision Machining, Project Lead the Way, and Welding. Embedded math and ELA courses provide whole academic credit.
• Continuing Education Short-term professional development and personal enrichment programs including Motorcycle Safety Training (MSF Basic Rider Course), CDL A Truck Driver Training, online courses through ed2go, Medical Coding & Terminology, Phlebotomy, Computer Applications, and Personal Enrichment courses.
• Business & Industry Training Customized workforce development and training services for regional employers, including Workforce Wednesday student-employer connection events, facilities rental, proctored testing center services, and industry-specific training delivered through the Southeast Regional Industrial Training Group (SRITG).
• Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Free adult education programs for adults 17 and older covering High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation, English Language Learner classes, TEAS prep, basic computer training, and workforce preparation. Offered at no cost to participants.
• Practical Nursing Program Over 50-year-old LPN program with documented 95% NCLEX-PN pass rate, offering day, evening, and secondary-to-post-secondary tracks for nursing students. Has graduated more than 1,300 students since founding.
• Respiratory Therapy Program 21-month CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program delivered in partnership with Southeast Missouri State University, leading to a Bachelor's degree and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing. Program number 200497, recognized with CoARC Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award.
• Paramedic Program Approximately 48-week CAAHEP-accredited paramedic program covering airway management, pharmacological interventions, EKG diagnostics, and preparation for the National Registry Exam, with documented 100% positive placement rate from 2021-2025.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Advanced Welding Certificate Program 24-week (700-hour) advanced welding certificate program providing in-depth training in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW techniques, delivered in a new state-of-the-art 10,000 sq ft welding lab opening Summer 2025. Includes AWS CWI on-site performance qualification testing.
• Automotive Technology Program Two-year ASE-accredited automotive technology program led by an ASE-certified instructor, covering engine repair, engine performance, automotive HVAC, automatic transmission/transaxle, and manual driveline technology.
• Computer Networking & Security Program IT fundamentals program preparing students for CompTIA Tech+, A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications through integrated CertMaster Learn curriculum and hands-on training. Delivered as a CompTIA Authorized Academic Partner.
• Computer Coding & Programming Program Programming education program covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Bash Scripting, Git/GitHub, C#, Python, and database management, with SkillsUSA competition opportunities.
• Basic Flight Program
• Motorcycle Safety Training
• CDL A Truck Driver Training
• Online Courses via ed2go

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% NCLEX-PN licensure exam pass rate over 50+ years with 1,300+ graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mineral Area CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program leading to Associate of Applied Science degree. MAC confers the degree while CTC provides instruction. Also provides dual enrollment credit for Health Occupations (Medical Terminology) and automotive technology students.
• Southeast Missouri State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Respiratory Therapy (21-month program) leading to Bachelor's degree conferred by SEMO. Program includes CoARC accreditation (#200497). Also hosts Precision Machining at SEMO's Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccrediting body for Paramedic program upon recommendation of CoAEMSP. Program accreditation ensures graduates are eligible for National Registry Exam.
• CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccrediting body for Respiratory Therapy program (#200497). Recognized with Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award.
• CoAEMSPcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommittee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions provides accreditation recommendation for Paramedic program.
• Missouri Bureau of EMScoreTechnology or IntegrationState regulatory body for EMS programs. Located in Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccrediting body for Paramedic program (7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, 800.917.2081)
• Local Healthcare FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation partners for Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, EMT, PTA, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs. Minimum 648 clinical hours required for Paramedic program.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology certification partner providing CertMaster Learn curriculum for Tech+, A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. CTC is CompTIA Authorized Academic Partner.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertifying body for EMT and Paramedic graduates. Students eligible to sit for National Registry Certification Exam upon program completion.
• ed2gominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline course provider partnership for continuing education and professional development programs. CTC offers ed2go online programs through dedicated portal.
• Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety - Southeast RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing limited scholarships for Motorcycle Safety Training students. Contact John R. Davis at 573.334.7716 x6423.
• Lawless Harley-DavidsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorcycle dealership providing training motorcycles for MSF-certified Basic Rider Course. Students use Harley-Davidson 500cc training bikes during hands-on instruction.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Perkins Career & Technical Education Consortium: A specialized career and technical education consortium focusing on professional development and resources for CTE programs. Comparable to CTC as a CTE-focused organization serving similar educator and institutional audiences.
• Mineral Area College: A Missouri community college that partners with CTC to confer the Associate of Applied Science degree for the PTA program. Offers overlapping technical and vocational programs in similar geographic market.
• State Fair Community College: A Missouri community college offering technical and vocational programs including healthcare, trades, and IT. Comparable to CTC in offering accredited CTE programs with university transfer pathways and workforce credentials.
• Moberly Area Community College: A Missouri community college offering technical and trade education programs similar to CTC. Comparable in mission, program mix (healthcare, trades, IT), and reliance on state and federal CTE funding.
• Ranken Technical College: A private not-for-profit technical college in St. Louis offering career and technical education in trades, healthcare, and IT. Directly comparable as a Missouri-based CTE institution serving similar adult learner segments with industry certifications.
• Southeast Missouri State University: Regional university partner that confers the Bachelor's degree for CTC's Respiratory Therapy program. Offers comparable career-oriented programs and shares the same Southeast Missouri service region.

Broad incumbents

• St. Louis Community College: A large multi-campus Missouri community college with extensive technical and trade programs. Comparable in CTE offerings and degree pathways but serves a much larger metropolitan area.
• Ozarks Technical Community College: A larger Missouri community college system with extensive CTE offerings across multiple campuses. Comparable in technical and vocational program breadth but operates at significantly larger scale than CTC.
• Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City): A large Missouri community college with comprehensive CTE programs including healthcare, trades, and IT. Comparable in offering similar adult vocational certifications and dual credit pathways.

Others

• ed2go: An online continuing education platform with which CTC already partners for online course delivery. Comparable as a vocational and professional development course provider serving adult learners seeking career skills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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