Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

What Pike-Lincoln Technical Center does

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center (PLTC) is a public career and technical education institution located in Eolia, Missouri, operated by the Pike R-III School District and serving Pike and Lincoln counties in northeast Missouri. Founded in 1973, PLTC delivers hands-on vocational training across ten active program areas for high school students — including 3D Modeling and Animation, Auto Collision Technology, Auto Service Technology, Building Trades, Computer and Network Technology, Diesel Technology, Health Sciences, Law Enforcement, and Welding Technology — and an Adult and Community Education portfolio that includes an 11-month accelerated Practical Nursing (LPN) program, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomy, and HSE/HiSET preparation.

The institution's core technology is instructor-led, hands-on curriculum delivery rather than a software platform. Program economics are hybrid: high school programs are publicly funded through sending school district partnerships with eight surrounding districts, while adult programs generate tuition revenue ($2,149 for EMT; $7,900 for most other adult programs; $11,495 for Paramedic; $19,199 for Practical Nursing), supplemented by federal financial aid including Pell Grants, federal student loans, VA education benefits (Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, Federal Tuition Assistance), and community donor contributions. PLTC holds accreditations and approvals from the Missouri State Board of Nursing, the Council on Occupational Education, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), and operates articulation agreements with East Central Community College (Building Trades), Linn State Technical College (Diesel), and St. Charles Community College (Digital Media, HSE/HiSET).

PLTC's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-rooted: recruitment of high school students occurs through the eight sending districts and counselor relationships, while adult learners are reached via prospective student nights, career fairs, the pltc.edu website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube), and an iOS/Android mobile app. The center reports 95% placement of graduates into jobs, continuing education, or military service, with selective programs (Building Trades, Welding) having achieved 100% placement in prior periods and the Practical Nursing program demonstrating NCLEX-PN pass rates between 75% and 100% from 2015-2022.

Name

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Legal name

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Website

https://pltc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public career and technical education institution in Eolia, Missouri, operated by the Pike R-III School District since 1973, serving high school students from eight surrounding districts and adult learners through hands-on vocational and healthcare certification programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

College Readiness & Admissions Prep Centers (Small-Group Workshops) (EDANAHAI), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Career technical training
• Adult education programs
• Trade skills training
• Healthcare certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Eolia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adult and Community Education Tuition: Tuition charged for adult/post-secondary programs including Practical Nursing, Paramedic, EMT, and other adult education programs. High school programs are publicly funded through sending school districts.
2. Fee-based Services: Revenue from transcript requests ($10), fingerprinting services (Identogo location), and program deposits ($150).
3. Spirit Wear and Apparel Sales: Online sales of PLTC-branded apparel and merchandise through third-party platforms (1stPlace Spirit Wear, 1stplacespiritwear.com).
4. Financial Aid / Federal Funding: Revenue supported by federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants, federal student loans, and VA education benefits (Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, Federal Tuition Assistance). Also received CARES Act emergency relief funding ($33,600 Section 18004(a)(1), $33,600 Section 18004(a)(2), $432,668 Section 18004(a)(3)).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public career and technical education center that provides hands-on vocational training programs for high school juniors and seniors from sending school districts (tuition-free) and for adult learners (tuition-based). Its programs span health sciences (LPN nursing, CNA), skilled trades (welding, HVAC, diesel technology, construction, electrical), digital media/animation, criminal justice, cosmetology, business, and early childhood education, with articulated college credit and industry credentialing pathways.

Product overview

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a career and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs. The center provides career and technical programs for high school students (typically juniors and seniors) across ten active program areas including 3D Modeling and Animation, Auto Collision Technology, Auto Service Technology, Building Trades, Computer & Network Technology, Diesel Technology, Health Sciences, Law Enforcement, and Welding Technology. For adult learners, the center offers Practical Nursing (an 11-month accelerated LPN program), EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomy, and HSE/HiSET preparation. Two programs are currently inactive: Digital Media and Robotics. The institution has been educating students since 1973 and maintains accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPN Nursing Program
• Welding Program
• Diesel Technology Program
• HVAC Program
• Construction Technology Program
• Criminal Justice Program
• Cosmetology Program
• Digital Media and Animation Program
• Early Childhood Education Program
• Medical Office / Health Services Program
• Business Technology Program
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students get jobs, continuing education, or military placement when leaving PLTC
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• East Central Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents maintaining A's and B's in Building Trades classes at PLTC may transfer credits for 9 semester hours (Blueprint Reading BC 1014 - 4 hours; and Carpentry BC 1045 - 5 hours) toward an associate degree at East Central Community College.
• Linn State Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation with Linn State Technical College is planned for Diesel Technology students. This will allow students the opportunity to earn up to 15 free credit hours toward an associate degree at Linn State for skills acquired at PLTC.
• St. Charles Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTC is the host site for the HSE (High School Equivalency/HiSET) program administered by St. Charles Community College. Digital Media students maintaining A's and B's may transfer 3-15 semester hours toward an associate degree at St. Charles Community College.
• Brooks Brothers Trailers & Equipment Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously sponsored Ethan Ryan, a PLTC welding student, to attend SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, GA by providing a monetary donation to support travel expenses.
• WB IndustriesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated materials for the PLTC Welding program. Has employed several PLTC graduates, demonstrating direct pipeline from training to employment.
• Bowling Green Lumber Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated MILWAUKEE COMPACT 2-TOOL COMBO KIT to PLTC Silent Auction for Student of the Year Scholarship.
• Old Monroe Lumber Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated a 12 GALLON SHOP VAC and 76 PC SOCKET SET to PLTC Silent Auction.
• PEPSI Bowling GreenmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond donation of 10 cases of Pepsi product plus a Pepsi golf-bag. Provided student internships and jobs in the community for PLTC graduates.
• Lincoln County Animal HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated gift certificate for Dog or Cat Vaccination Package to PLTC Silent Auction for the second consecutive year.
• Stark Brothers Nurseries & Orchards Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHorticultural company based in Louisiana, Missouri; donated windchime and $50 gift certificate to PLTC Silent Auction for the second year.
• Plaza Tire ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated 1 FREE Oil & Lube Certificate and 1 FREE Tire Rotation & Balance Certificate for the second year to PLTC Silent Auction.
• Country MeatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFundraiser partner for SkillsUSA student organization. All proceeds go toward growing programming and funding students to attend SkillsUSA contests.
• Missouri National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCadet Mason Brent (PLTC Law Enforcement student) joined the Missouri National Guard. PLTC Law Enforcement program includes military preparation curriculum.
• Air EvacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Evac helicopter visited PLTC for paramedic programs, providing hands-on exposure to air medical transport.
• Logan College of ChiropracticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Tour of the Body experience for PLTC Health Sciences students at Logan College of Chiropractic campus.
• Champion PrecastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTC 3D Animation students visited Champion Precast factory to see real-world applications of 3D animation and modeling beyond gaming and videos.
• Missouri Highway PatrolmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissouri Highway Patrol conducted training sessions for PLTC Law Enforcement class, including high risk traffic stop training. DWI detection training provided by Officer Eric Brotherton of Bowling Green PD.
• Missouri Region C Technical Rescue TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided cadaver dog demonstration for PLTC Health Science and Law Enforcement classes.
• Missouri Sheriffs AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarted an adult police academy at PLTC. Law Enforcement students may assist adult students within established guidelines.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cass Career Center: Cass Career Center is a public CTE center in Harrisonville, Missouri, serving high schoolers from multiple districts and offering adult education programs. Directly comparable to PLTC's regional CTE delivery model.
• South Technical Education Center: South Technical Education Center is a St. Louis-area CTE center delivering career and technical programs to high school and adult students. Comparable to PLTC in program breadth, district partnership model, and adult education offerings.
• Hillyard Technical Center: Hillyard Technical Center is a Missouri area vocational-technical school in St. Joseph serving high school and adult learners across multiple CTE programs. Directly comparable to PLTC as a regional public CTE center with similar half-day high school and adult education models.
• Eldon Career Center: Eldon Career Center is a Missouri area vocational-technical school serving high school students from multiple sending districts and offering adult education. Directly comparable to PLTC's regional CTE model and program mix.
• Franklin Technology Center: Franklin Technology Center is a Joplin, Missouri area CTE center serving high school and adult learners across trades, health, and technical programs. Directly comparable to PLTC as a regional public technical education institution.
• Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center: Cape Girardeau CTC is a regional area vocational-technical school in southeast Missouri offering CTE programs for high school students and adults. Comparable to PLTC in mission, program mix (trades, health, technical), and sending-district model.
• North Technical Education Center: North Technical Education Center is a St. Louis-area CTE center offering career and technical programs for high school and adult learners. Comparable in scope to PLTC with a similar mix of trades, health, and technical programs.
• Nevada Regional Technical Center: Nevada Regional Technical Center is a southwest Missouri area CTE center delivering career and technical programs to high school and adult learners. Comparable to PLTC in mission, scale, and program breadth.

Regional players

• State Technical College of Missouri: State Technical College of Missouri (Linn) is a public postsecondary technical college offering applied associate degrees. Comparable to PLTC's adult technical programs and has an articulation agreement with PLTC for Diesel Technology credits.
• Ranken Technical College: Ranken Technical College is a private postsecondary technical college in St. Louis offering associate degrees and certificates in trades, technology, and healthcare. Comparable to PLTC's adult programs but operates as a private, more comprehensive institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PikeLincolnTech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOQF7T7CvbneUdR7vJNZMHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/301129029920046
• Instagraminstagram.com/PikeLincolnTech

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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