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Our workforce is one of St. Joseph's biggest
assets. Possessing a solid midwestern work ethic
and a strong educational background, our workers
are sure to be your biggest ally. The community
also has programs in place to train your workers
in the specialized skills you need.
TRAINING
RESOURCES:
St. Joseph is a city of educational
opportunities. A child can enroll in
kindergarten and
complete education through college and never
leave St. Joseph. To ensure a well-trained
workforce that meets the needs of local
employers, continuing education and customized
training is available through
Hillyard Technical Center, Vatterott College and
Missouri Western State University.
Colleges and
Universities:
Missouri Western State University
Misouri Western offers both associate and
bachelors degrees and operates as a satellite
location for many postgraduate degree courses.
Enrollment: 5,300
Northwest Missouri State University
The university, located approximately 45 miles
north of St. Joseph, offers undergraduate and
graduate degree programs.
Enrollment: 6,200
Northwest Missouri State University also offers
graduate classes from their downtown St. Joseph
location. Advanced degrees are available
in school counseling, educational leadership and
business administration.
Benedictine College
This four-year, Catholic residential college is
a liberal arts institution 20 miles southwest of
St. Joseph in Atchison, Kansas. The college has
a 15:1 student to teacher ratio and offers
numerous undergraduate majors, an executive
master's in business administration and a
master's in educational administration.
Enrollment: 1,284
Technical
Education:
Hillyard
Technical Center
This public school meets both industrial and
individual needs in areas such as architecture,
computers, business technology, welding, medical
technology, and personal development.
Enrollment: 600 daytime, 1,500 evening
Vatterott College
This private technical school offers a broad
array of programs.
Enrollment: 713
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