2024-2025 Workforce and Short-Term Training Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Workforce and Short-Term Training Catalog

Registration and Tuition Assistance


Registration

Instant registration for some short-term workforce training courses is available through http://academics.otc.edu/shortterm/. Payment is required at the time of registration. If the student is utilizing tuition assistance or another type of third-party assistance (i.e. vocational rehabilitation, Missouri One Start, Veteran Affairs education benefits, etc.) the student will need to email shortterm@otc.edu and schedule time to visit with a student support specialist.

Tuition Assistance Options

Tuition assistance options vary depending on the program. See below for a list of options and to find out if you qualify:

Employer Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement

A number of employers provide either tuition assistance or course reimbursement. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources department for more information about your company’s or organization’s reimbursement policy.

If your employer is paying for your classes, please contact us to make arrangements.

Missouri Fast Track

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals for over 635 eligible program areas. For a list of those eligible programs and to see if you qualify, visit Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant.

Payment Plan Option

We offer a payment plan for a number of programs. Contact us to learn more.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarship opportunities that may be available to help you cover a portion, or all of the cost of your training program. To learn more about these opportunities please visit Scholarships (awardspring.com)

SkillUp

SkillUP Missouri offers free college tuition and support services (if needed) to individuals receiving Food Stamp benefits. To learn more, visit SkillUP Missouri Program

WIOA

Training assistance may be available to those who are unemployed or underemployed, seeking employment in high-growth occupations or seeking employment in high-demand occupations. Assistance is also available for eligible individuals to complete formal educational programs. Examples of formal educational programs include: basic math and reading, GED or high school equivalency preparation, English as a Second Language, training for industry-recognized credentials, or an associate or bachelor’s degree. To learn more about these options, visit your local Job Center.