Kansas City, KS

Trade Schools in Kansas City, KS

Trade schools in Kansas City, KS include Kansas City Kansas Community College's Technical Education Center on State Avenue. You can compare electrical, welding and medical assistant training there, plus practical nursing at the college's main campus.

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  • KCKCC's Technical Education Center is at 6565 State Avenue.
  • The main college campus uses a separate State Avenue address.
  • Wyandotte County has a workforce center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Trade schools in and near Kansas City

These listings bring together Kansas City, Kansas training sites and nearby alternatives. Match the street address to your program because KCKCC uses several locations along State Avenue.

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Nearby: Merriam (1)

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Separate the technical center from the main campus

State Avenue has more than one KCKCC training address. Confirm the building before planning your first trip.

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KCKCC's location directory places the Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center at 6565 State Avenue. The college's main campus is at 7250 State Avenue. Both addresses are in Kansas City, Kansas, so the city name alone will not identify your classroom.

The local options include electrical technology, welding and medical assistant training. Practical nursing is another college option. When requesting a visit, name the program and ask staff to send the room, entrance and parking details with your appointment.

Ask Wyandotte County about training assistance

Workforce Partnership lists a Kansas City, Kansas office for Wyandotte County. Its WIOA programs have separate eligibility reviews.

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The Wyandotte County Workforce Center is at 400 State Avenue, Suite 120, Kansas City, Kansas. Call 913-279-2600 before visiting to discuss career services and the documents needed for a training review. Bring the name of your intended KCKCC certificate or other local course.

Workforce Partnership's WIOA page describes classroom training, work experience and support for eligible participants. Adult and Dislocated Worker eligibility differ. Ask staff to check both your circumstances and the proposed program before you pay school charges. Request a clear answer about what an award would cover and when approval must be complete.

Read Kansas-side hospital job requirements

The University of Kansas Health System publishes jobs by city. Use its Kansas City, Kansas results when comparing healthcare training.

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The University of Kansas Health System's Kansas City, Kansas job search includes medical assistant and other clinical roles. The results name facilities such as Bell Hospital and the Medical Pavilion, which helps you identify the work site.

Search by the occupation you are considering, then read the individual posting's credential and experience requirements. For medical assisting, compare those details with KCKCC's program. Ask the college how its classroom, lab and externship work relate to the listed duties. Keep the Kansas City, Kansas location filter in place when looking for work on this side of the metro.

Common questions

Which KCKCC address should I use for a technical program visit?

Begin with the college location directory, which lists the Technical Education Center at 6565 State Avenue and the main campus at 7250 State Avenue. Tell staff which certificate you want to discuss. Ask them to confirm your meeting building rather than using the college's general mailing address.

Is welding available at KCKCC in Kansas City, Kansas?

KCKCC lists Welding Technology certificates covering blueprint reading, metallurgy, cutting and welding processes. Classes use the college's Technical Education Center on State Avenue. Request the current course sequence and lab schedule, then check which certificate matches the kind of welding you want to practice.

Who handles workforce help for a Wyandotte County resident?

Contact Workforce Partnership's Wyandotte County office at 913-279-2600. It lists a location at 400 State Avenue, Suite 120. Explain your work situation and the training you are considering, then ask staff which services and eligibility review fit you before making a school payment.

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