Vocational Education
Subject Guide
The traditional college experience is not the only option for those interested in continuing education. This subject guide aims to help those wishing to further their education through business, trade or technical schools. The library databases, book materials, and third-party websites included in this guide provide a wealth of information about the opportunities and options available in the field of vocational education, and should help the prospective student navigate those choices.
Vocational Education Books
Links to Research Databases
The Adult Career Center's Live Tutor service is open from noon to midnight, seven days a week, and offers one-on-one, online assistance in English and en Español. Available topics for assistance are Resume Help, GED Preparation, Citizenship, and Back to School. Users can also upload a document, such as a resume, for review and proofreading by a tutor. In addition, the Skills Center is open 24/7 and offers thousands of sample resumes and cover letters, worksheets, tutorials, study guides, practice tests, and more.
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Whether you're changing careers or choosing a career for the first time, get an inside look at today's most exciting jobs. You will find a description, job duties, salary range, employment prospects, education and training requirements, tips for getting the job, and more.
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The Vocations and Careers Collection includes articles from 1980 to the present. Although the content in this database is also available through the Academic OneFile and/or General OneFile databases, this collection limits your search to publications specific to this topic.
Vocations and Careers Collection is available on Android and iOS.
Links to Recommended Websites
Whether you're new to the job market or looking to enhance your skills, a private vocational or correspondence school can be an excellent starting point for furthering your career. The Federal Trade Commission has information to help you choose your career or vocational school.
This Web site gives you some questions you'll want to ask before enrolling in a career college or technical school. With so many schools to choose from, it's important that you know the kinds of questions to ask before enrolling. One key issue is whether the school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or licensed by the state in which it is located.
Vocational-technical education programs and services for youth and adults at the state level.
Prepare students for a highly skilled, technical occupation that allows either direct entry into the workplace as a qualified technician or further education leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees. Tech Prep is a 4-year sequence of study from the 11th grade through 2 years of postsecondary occupation education culminating in a certificate or associate degree.
A database of Private Postsecondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by state, then by Training Occupation.
Vocational and Technical Schools of Greater Kansas City, MO
Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Kansas City
3130 Terrace St
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-9920
www.aviationmaintenance.edu/aviation-kansascity.asp
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
15800 Calvary Rd
Kansas City, MO 64147
816-322-0110
Colorado Technical University North Kansas City
520 E. 19th Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-472-0275
816-472-7400
Concorde Career Institute
3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-531-5223
www.concordecareercolleges.com/
Heritage College
534 E. 99th St.
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-942-5474
High-Tech Institute
9001 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-4300
House of Heavilin Beauty College
12020 Blue Ridge Blvd
Grandview, MO 64030
816-523-2471
House of Heavilin Beauty College
5720 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-523-2471
House of Heavilin Beauty College
1405 Smith
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-9000
Independence College of Cosmetology
815 W. 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
816-252-4247
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-472-4852
Massage Therapy Training Institute
9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-523-9140
www.massagetherapytraininginstitute.com/
Metropolitan Community Colleges System
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-604-1000
816-759-1050
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
5001 North Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-414-3700
Paris II Educational Center
6840 North Oak Trafficway
Gladstone, MO 64118
816-468-6666
Pinnacle Career Institute
1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64134
816-331-5700
Pinnacle Career Institute – North Kansas City
11500 N. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-270-5300
Regency Beauty Institute
14133 E. US Hwy 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
800-787-6456
Rockhurst University
100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-501-4000
Vatterott College
8955 E. 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
816-861-1000
877-201-4420
