Missouri Community College Association

What Missouri Community College Association does

The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is a nonprofit membership association headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, representing the state's 12 community colleges and collectively serving more than 210,000 students. Its functional mandate spans legislative advocacy, professional development for college staff, and the administration of statewide workforce development programs on behalf of the membership. Core programs include the Missouri Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Program (MoAMP), backed by a $12.5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant, and SkillUP, a workforce reemployment initiative funded by $932,704 from the Administration for Children and Families with additional USDA SNAP E&T pass-through funding administered through the Missouri Department of Social Services. MCCA also coordinates cross-college initiatives such as the announced 2026 AI Summit, positioning the association as a convener on emerging workforce and technology topics.

The association's revenue model combines membership dues from the 12 member colleges with administrative overhead retained from federal and state workforce grants it channels to colleges and apprentices. MCCA operates a shared digital infrastructure including moampmo.org and association websites that support advocacy, program enrollment, and stakeholder communications. As a sectoral membership body rather than a commercial enterprise, MCCA's value proposition is collective bargaining for funding, unified policy voice, and operational scale that no individual member college could achieve independently. Its competitive position rests on being the recognized institutional representative of Missouri's community college sector rather than on any product-market contest.

Name

Missouri Community College Association

Legal name

Missouri Community College Association

Website

https://missouricolleges.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is a nonprofit membership association in Jefferson City, Missouri, representing all 12 state community colleges and collectively serving over 210,000 students through coordinated advocacy, professional development, and federally funded workforce programs such as MoAMP and SkillUP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Community college advocacy
• Workforce development programs
• Higher education membership
• Professional development events
• Apprenticeship program administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Dues: MCCA operates as an institutional membership organization serving Missouri's 12 community colleges. Revenue is derived from membership dues paid by member institutions.
2. Grant Administration: MCCA administers federal and state grant programs including SkillUP (SNAP employment and training program) and Missouri Apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing (MoAMP). The SkillUP grant is funded through USDA and administered by Missouri Department of Social Services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is an institutional membership organization that serves Missouri's 12 community colleges through educational leadership, advocacy, networking, and information sharing. The association administers large-scale federal and state workforce development grants on behalf of its members, including the SkillUP SNAP employment and training program and the Missouri Apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing (MoAMP) program, and operates an annual convention, member portal, and job board.

Product overview

MCCA operates as an institutional membership organization serving Missouri's 12 community colleges through a portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include the SkillUP Program, which provides workforce development and training for SNAP recipients, the MCCA Job Board for employment listings, the Annual Convention & Tradeshow for professional networking, and the Member Portal for accessing member-only resources. Additionally, MCCA administers the MoAMP (Missouri Apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing) grant and maintains the Missouri College Directory. The SkillUP Grant Hub and SkillUP Program Documents serve as supporting resources for participants and administrators in the SkillUP initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SkillUP Program A workforce development program engaging SNAP recipients in education, training, certifications, and supportive services (childcare, transportation, work-cost assistance) to pursue long-term employment in high-demand careers; administered by MCCA through nine Missouri community and technical colleges.
• Missouri Apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing (MoAMP) A $12.5 million U.S. Department of Labor-backed apprenticeship initiative led by St. Louis Community College with MCCA as administrative entity, partnering with 433 employers to provide pre-apprenticeships, unregistered, registered, and industry-recognized manufacturing pathways.
• Annual Convention & Tradeshow MCCA's annual gathering bringing together community college professionals for networking, education, and a tradeshow featuring sponsors and exhibitors from the education and workforce development sectors.
• MCCA Job Board An online job board platform allowing member community colleges to post employment opportunities and job seekers to search and apply for positions across Missouri's 12 community colleges.
• Member Portal A login-based portal providing member college staff and administrators with access to resources, event calendars, college directories, job board, news, and member-only content.
• Missouri College Directory A directory listing all 12 of Missouri's community colleges with contact information, locations, and links to each institution's website.
• SkillUP Grant Hub An online course platform providing workforce preparation training covering resume building, interviewing skills, core workplace skills, and employment support for SkillUP participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,800 participants trained through MoAMP program with 433 employer partnerships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri Department of Social Services (Family Support Division)coreOthersMCCA works with the Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division as the program administrator for SkillUP, a SNAP employment and training program. The Family Support Division oversees program implementation and compliance.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreOthersUSDA funds the SkillUP grant program that MCCA administers. The program provides education and training for SNAP recipients to achieve long-term employment in high-demand careers.
• Missouri's Community and Technical CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine community and technical colleges participate in the SkillUP program, providing education and training to SNAP participants. Each college has a range of programs and guides participants in choosing pathways based on interviews and testing.
• 433 Employers (MoAMP Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoAMP program has strong partnerships with 433 employers to create innovative apprenticeship pathways including pre-apprenticeships, unregistered, registered, and industry-recognized programs.
• Central Methodist University (CMU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round partner of MCCA providing educational services or collaboration opportunities.
• Western Governors University (WGU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round partner of MCCA offering educational pathways for students.
• 25th HourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round partner of MCCA providing communications or marketing services.
• Missouri Valley CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round partner of MCCA representing another Missouri educational institution.
• TraneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round partner of MCCA, a commercial HVAC and building management services company.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT): State membership association for Iowa's community college trustees. Comparable to MCCA as a state-level community college governance and advocacy body serving member institutions in a neighboring Midwest state.
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: State-level coordination body for California's 116 community colleges. Comparable to MCCA as a state-level intermediary providing advocacy and system administration, though operating at much greater scale in a different geography.

Others

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK): International honor society for community and junior college students. Comparable to MCCA in its community college focus, providing programming, leadership development, and member services tied to the two-year college segment.
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): Global membership association serving educational institutions with advancement, alumni relations, fundraising, and communications resources. Comparable to MCCA as an education-focused membership association providing professional development and convening services.

Emerging players

• National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB): National membership organization for workforce development boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Comparable to MCCA's workforce development focus through SkillUP and MoAMP, but focused on workforce board intermediaries rather than community college associations.

Direct peers

• Missouri School Boards' Association (MSBA): State membership association for Missouri K-12 school boards providing advocacy, training, and policy support. Comparable to MCCA as a Missouri-based state education membership association serving governance and policy needs of public education institutions.
• League for Innovation in the Community College: Consortium focused on innovation and best practices across community colleges, offering professional development, research, and convenings. Comparable to MCCA in supporting community college improvement through collaboration and shared learning.
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC): National membership association for community colleges in the U.S., providing advocacy, professional development, and policy resources. Directly comparable to MCCA as the national counterpart to MCCA's state-level community college association model.
• Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA): State-level association representing Illinois community college boards and trustees. Closely comparable to MCCA in serving as a state membership organization for community college governance and advocacy in an adjacent Midwest geography.
• Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT): National organization representing community college governing boards, providing trustee education, advocacy, and leadership training. Comparable to MCCA in serving community college leadership and governance stakeholders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/mccatoday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missouricolleges

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