Start Your Career: By the Numbers
Apply To This ProgramBuild skills for leadership roles.
Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your instructors and classmates.
Hone and perfect your current skillset.
Advance Your Skills
Already working in a skilled trade and want to take the next step? The Apprenticeship Skilled Trades program helps you grow your career and move into leadership roles.
We offer two tracks for journey-level workers. Most of your learning happens through a federally-approved apprenticeship, and you’ll earn college credit based on your exam results.
In this program, you’ll:
- Complete general education courses
- Strengthen your leadership abilities
- Build strong management skills
Your courses will help you move forward with your career without repeating trade classes you’re already skilled in. Ge the education you need to grow – on a schedule that works for you.
Program Information
Explore our accreditation information, find program contacts and learn more about how to apply for the program.
General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
Accreditation
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Department Chair for Heating, Refrigeration & Air, Electrical Trades and Construction Trades
417-447-8275
Find Your Community
Getting involved is a great way to build connections and find your community on campus. With a variety of clubs and organizations and campus events it’s easy to find your people.
Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?
After your A.A.S., you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Bear in mind:
- Admission requirements vary
- Credits may transfer on a course-by-course basis
Course Information
Discover overview information, course sequences and specific course descriptions. Or, view the full catalog to see all the details.
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Apprentice Leadership (A.A.S.)
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Apprenticeship Skilled Trades program will provide the opportunity for journey-level trades people to develop general education, managerial and technical skills needed to advance in their chosen career, typically management level. Many companies are requiring their management team to have a degree above the high school level and apprenticeship training. The AST degree would give a qualified trades person the opportunity to advance their education without repeating the trades classes that they would already be proficient in.
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship (A.A.S)
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Apprenticeship Skilled Trades program will provide the opportunity for journey-level trades people to develop general education, managerial and technical skills needed to advance in their chosen career, typically management level. Many companies are requiring their management team to have a degree above the high school level and apprenticeship training. The AST degree would give a qualified trades person the opportunity to advance their education without repeating the trades classes that they would already be proficient in.
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Notices & Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.