Carthage Technical Center

Welcome to Community Education

Welcome to the Community Education area of Carthage Technical Center, where we offer the chance to learn new skills used at home, work, or in the community. Our goal is to better the lives of others through enrollment in these programs. Browse through our course listing and take the opportunity to expand your career, your skills, and have some fun too. Bring a friend and sign up today!

Short-Term Training Programs

The Carthage Technical Center has short-term training programs that are offered by industry request. Below are the programs we are currently offering:

Phlebotomy

For more information, please call the Carthage Technical Center office at 417-359-7095.

Class Enrollment Form

Fall 2024 Community Ed Class Offerings

Phlebotomy

When: Spring 2025

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: Carthage Technical Center - North

Cost: $760

Testing Fee: $131.25 (paid to testing provider)

Total Cost: $891.25

Description: This course consists of classroom instruction and clinical field experience to prepare students for the National Healthcare (NHA) exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.

Total Course Hours: 60

Microsoft Suite

When: November 12 & 14, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 8:00

Cost: $50

Beginning Sour Dough

When: February 25th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00

Location: Carthage Technical Center - South
1100 E. Airport Dr., Carthage, MO 64836

Cost: $30

Description: Unlock the art of sourdough baking in this hands-on, two-hour class designed for beginners!

Gourmet Holiday Gifts

When: November 19^th

Time: 6:00 – 9:00

Location: Carthage Technical Center - South
1100 E. Airport Dr., Carthage, MO 64836

Cost: $50

Description: Join us in this delightful cooking class where you'll learn to create a variety of homemade food gifts perfect for the holiday season! From aromatic spice mixes and indulgent hot cocoa mixes to delicious cookie mixes and charming canned treats, this class will inspire your creativity and culinary skills.

BLS CPR

When: Call for times

Time: 4:00 - 8:00

Where: Carthage Technical Center - North

Cost: $75

Heartsaver CPR

When: Call for times

Time: 4:00 - 8:00

Where: Carthage Technical Center - North

Cost: $65

Holiday Wreath Making

When: December 10

Time: 5:30 - 7:00

Location: Carthage Technical Center - South
1100 E. Airport Dr., Carthage, MO 64836

Cost: $40

Course Guidelines

All courses will be held at Carthage Technical Center–North, 609 River Street, unless otherwise noted in the description. Most courses require ten enrollees per course. You will be notified if the minimum is not met and the class must be canceled. On the other hand, many of the classes have limited enrollment. Register early to avoid class cancellation or class filling. Payment must be received one week before class date to reserve a seat. Registration will be accepted in the order received and courses will be closed after the maximum number of students for each has been enrolled. If registrations have been received after a course has been closed or if an insufficient number register for a course, fees will be returned.

The student must make the request to drop a course prior to the beginning of the second class meeting to obtain a full refund. After the second class begins, a refund will not be issued.