Tuition, class support and job training are included at no charge.
Receiving SNAP/food stamp benefits?
MCC is partnering with the state’s million-dollar plus SkillUP Missouri Employment and Training Program. You may qualify for tuition-assistance to attend a accelerated learning workforce program at MCC (costs for supplies may apply).
Watch MCC student Kathy Sealy's success story.
Step 1: Choose your training path
We take great pride in offering high-quality accelerated programs that quickly train up a workforce for in-demand jobs.
Training locations:
- Healthcare programs: MCC-Penn Valley Health Science Institute, 3444 Broadway, KC, MO 64111
- Technical programs: MCC-Penn Valley Advanced Technical Skills Institute, 2844 Troost, KC, MO 64111
- Transportation programs: Conducted at various sites.
Non-credit certificate programs
Pathways into careers in key industry sectors, include:
Certified Medical Technician
Certified Nurse Assistant
Commercial Drivers License
Stick (Arc) Welding-SMAW
Community Health Worker
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Step 2: Eligibility, SkillUP intake and enrollment steps
- Complete eligibility form below.
- Check your email: In 7-10 business days, a SkillUP Navigator will contact you by email to set a required appointment.
- The Navigator may request that you return signed documents before your appointment.
- After your appointment, you will be enrolled in your chosen program.
- You must be eligible for SNAP on the first day of class to be able to stay enrolled.
** MCC SkillUP has a waiting list.
** If you already have a degree, license or credential with which you could find employment,
you may not be eligible for SkillUP. Please contact SkillUP manager below with questions.
For more information contact MCC Workforce and Economic Development Recruitment and Enrollment, 816.604.5254 or email get.ahead@mcckc.edu.
SkillUP Disclaimer: This program is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $932,704 with 78 percentage funded by ACF/HHS and 22 percentage funded by non-federal government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirements.