North Central Career Center

🩺 Join Our Team! North Central Career Center is seeking a Health Occupations/CNA Instructor for the 2026–2027 school year. Help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals while making a difference in students’ futures!

📅 Position: Full-time, 9½-month contract
📍 Location: NCCC (along I-35, one hour north of Kansas City)
📌 Status: Open until filled
✅ 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦. 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘳’𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 4,000 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘌𝘚𝘌-𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 10 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 5,000 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘌𝘚𝘌-𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 10 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴.

📧 Contact Erik Coffey: ecoffey@shr2.k12.mo.us
📬 Apply online: https://shr2.schoolspring.com/
#NowHiring #NCCC #JoinOurTeam #CareerReady #RealLifeEducation

While attending the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference, students from the North Central Career Center SkillsUSA Chapter took time to explore one of Missouri’s most historic landmarks!

During their visit to Missouri State Capitol, students toured the first four floors, learning about the building’s rich history, stunning architecture, and meaningful artwork. A highlight of the tour was viewing A Social History of the State of Missouri, the famous mural by Thomas Hart Benton located in the House lounge.

The group also wrapped up their visit at the Missouri State Museum, where they explored the natural and cultural history of the Show-Me State.

Pictured on the Capitol steps:
Front Row: Thales Marshall & Dustin Hamilton
2nd Row: Addy McFall & Cayleigh Spaulding
Back Row: Levi Joyce, John Rigney, Evan Weller, Kayne Ellis, Anna Owens, and Advisor Cas Derks

#RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC

The North Central Career Center SkillsUSA Chapter had an outstanding showing at the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference, held April 9–11, 2026! 🏆

This annual event brought together students and industry professionals at Linn Technical State College, where members competed in over 100 leadership and skilled competitions—showcasing the talents they’ve developed through their CTE programs and SkillsUSA involvement. Students also gave back through the SkillsUSA Missouri Joys Drive, donating items to support individuals rebuilding their lives. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Future,” truly came to life through competition, networking, service, and career exploration.

We are proud to celebrate the following accomplishments:

🥇 Emily Linthicum – 1st Place, Gold Medal (Early Childhood Education Technical Information)
🥈 Cayleigh Spaulding – 2nd Place, Silver Medal (Framework Story) & Chapter Delegate
🥉 Addy McFall – 3rd Place, Bronze Medal (Framework Story)
🏅 Anna Owens – 4th Place (Framework Story)

The Framework Story contest challenges students to develop and present a meaningful story centered around a SkillsUSA Framework element—highlighting communication and leadership skills.

Top 10 in the State:
John Rigney – Carpentry
Dustin Hamilton – Welding
Anna Owens – Early Childhood

Top 20 in the State:
Evan Weller – Welding
Kayne Ellis, Levi Joyce, Thales Marshall – Welding Fabrication
Addy McFall – Early Childhood

Advisor Ms. Cas is incredibly proud of the dedication shown by each student this year. Their hard work not only led to individual success at state, but also contributed to NCCC being named a GOLD Chapter of Excellence for Missouri. These students are truly becoming skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members!

#RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC

🏆 The North Central Career Center SkillsUSA Chapter has earned the highest honor possible—being named a GOLD Chapter in the 2026 Models of Excellence by Missouri SkillsUSA! 🏆

This prestigious recognition celebrates the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace, and Technical Skills into chapter activities—highlighting the very best in student achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

Throughout the year, NCCC students made a meaningful impact by organizing a Veteran’s Day breakfast, a Christmas Meal food drive, and a Hygiene & Cleaning Supply drive—demonstrating what it truly means to give back and lead. These students are not only building skills for the workforce, but also becoming leaders in their communities.

Advisor Ms. Cas is incredibly proud of the dedication and effort shown by the chapter, earning 1st place & Gold among chapters across the state. This honor is a tremendous achievement for our students, our program, and our schools—and a true testament to the outstanding SkillsUSA program at NCCC.

The Models of Excellence program emphasizes real-world application of skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students take the lead in all activities, while instructors guide and support—preparing them to become career-ready leaders and responsible community members.

Pictured (Chapter of Excellence Gold Award):
Front Row: Addy McFall, Cayleigh Spaulding, Anna Owens, Thales Marshall
Back Row: Zeb Cook (Welding Instructor), John Rigney, Kayne Ellis, Evan Weller, Levi Joyce, Dustin Hamilton, and SkillsUSA Advisor Cas Derks

#RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC

The NCCC SkillsUSA Chapter is celebrating a huge accomplishment—earning the Chapter of Excellence Gold Award! 🏆

This recognition highlights the hard work, dedication, and leadership shown by these outstanding students and their advisors throughout the year. We are proud of all they have achieved!

Front Row:
Addy McFall, Cayleigh Spaulding, Anna Owens, Thales Marshall
Back Row:
Zeb Cook (Welding Instructor), John Rigney, Kayne Ellis, Evan Weller, Levi Joyce, Dustin Hamilton, and SkillsUSA Advisor Cas Derks

#reallifeeducation #careerready #nccc

The SkillsUSA chapter at North Central Career Center is incredibly grateful for the generous support from the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp.!

This donation helped our students pursue their goals and represent our program at the Missouri SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference, held April 9–11, 2026. Opportunities like this make a lasting impact, and we are thankful for organizations that invest in our students’ success.

Pictured receiving the donation are advisor Cas Derks, Caden McCrary, John Rigney, Kayne Ellis, Evan Weller, Levi Joyce, Emily Linthicum, and BTC Bank Representative Abbe Ream.

#reallifeeducation #careerready #NCCC

The dates are set and we are getting excited! 🌿🌸
Our annual Greenhouse Sale at the North Central Career Center is right around the corner:
April 23rd, April 24th, and April 30th
3:00–6:00 PM each day

Stop by the greenhouse to see (and take home!) all the beautiful plants grown by our South Harrison Ag students. Their hard work is on full display, and you won’t want to miss it! 🌼🪴
#NCCC #reallifeeducation #careerready #MOAg

🌼 Another Adult Education Class is coming your way! 🎨

Join us as we paint 6" terracotta flower pots and bring them to life! Ms. Scearce will be providing beautiful flowers from the greenhouse for everyone to plant in their finished pots 🌸🪴

⚠️ Seats are limited, so be sure to call and register to reserve your spot!

💵 Payment must be made by cash or check written to NCCC only.

Don’t miss out on this fun, hands-on class! #reallifeeducation #careerready #nccc

Congratulations to Amber Criley and Ashlynd Seamster for earning the 3rd Quarter Student Excellence Awards in Health Occupations! 🏅👏

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work representing your program so well! 💙

Friday the 27th, students from across the area attended the annual competition hosted by Grand River Welding Institute. Representing South Harrison were Thales Marshall, Logan Cornelison, Samantha Berry, Evan Weller, and Levi Joyce.

In the group photo, attendees from left to right include: Thales Marshall (South Harrison), Dustin Hamilton (North Harrison), Logan Cornelison (South Harrison), Samantha Berry (South Harrison), Kreed Taylor (Ridgeway), Kayne Ellis (Albany), Evan Weller (South Harrison), Koltyn Hancock (Gilman City), Maverick Barth (Gilman City), and Levi Joyce (South Harrison).

All participants earned a $1,000 scholarship to GRWI. Congratulations to Levi Joyce for placing 8th and earning an additional $500 scholarship, and to Logan Cornelison for placing 3rd and receiving a 1/4 ride scholarship. With 184 students registered, this was an impressive showing—way to go Bulldogs! 💜💛

During SkillsUSA Week (February 2–6, 2026), our SkillsUSA chapter took on “Tools for Good Tuesday” by using their skills to make a difference in our community. 💙🛠️

Students organized a cleaning and hygiene supply drive to support the Division of Family Services, showing what it truly means to lead with service.

A special shoutout to our Welding program students—many of whom are SkillsUSA members—who took their project work a step further by helping provide donations to fill an entire box of much-needed supplies. These items were delivered by SkillsUSA advisor Cas Derks to the Harrison County DFS office.

We are proud of our students for using their talents to serve others and make a positive impact right here at home! 👏

#NCCC #SkillsUSA #CareerReady #ToolsForGood #reallifeeducation

We’re proud of these talented welders who represented us at the annual welding competition hosted by Iron Eagle Welding Academy on February 27, 2026! 🔥🛠️

From left to right:
Zeb Cook (Instructor)
Dustin Hamilton (North Harrison)
Samantha Berry (South Harrison)
Logan Cornelison (South Harrison)
Kayne Ellis (Albany)

These students continue to put in the time, effort, and dedication it takes to master their craft. Competing at this level shows their commitment to excellence and real-world skills — and we couldn’t be more proud of how they represented their schools and their programs. Keep grinding and building that future! 💪✨

#RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC

🐾📚 National CTE Month Spotlight: Early Childhood Careers at NCCC 📚🐾

The Early Childhood Careers program at North Central Career Center, taught by Ms. Cas, provides students with an incredible real-world learning experience by allowing them to help operate Puppy Pound Preschool right inside the classroom. As students learn about child development and early education, they get to put their learning into practice daily by working hands-on with 3- and 4-year-old preschool students.

In addition to their classroom preschool experience, students also have opportunities to work with programs such as Head Start and collaborate with teachers and age levels across the South Harrison School District. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, allowing them to enter the early childhood workforce immediately after graduation. This credential also creates a strong foundation for students interested in future careers such as teaching, social work, or family counseling.

This program can also help jump start a student’s college pathway, as students can graduate with 9 hours of college credit in education through NCCC’s articulation partnership with North Central Missouri College.

Ms. Cas is also the sponsor of SkillsUSA, NCCC’s Career & Technical Student Organization. SkillsUSA empowers students to develop personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics. Last year, NCCC earned the SkillsUSA Missouri GOLD Chapter of Distinction, recognizing the outstanding work and leadership demonstrated by the chapter. Early Childhood student Anna Owens currently serves on the Northwest District SkillsUSA officer team as Historian, and NCCC recently hosted the NW District Fall Leadership Conference, where 13 NCCC members earned their District Leadership Certificate. Students have also given back to the community through a Holiday meal food drive that helped provide meals to three local families.

NCCC is proud of the success of Early Childhood alumni, including Chloe Wooden and Riley Moreno who have worked as preschool paras, Lily Sittner and Amaris Jennings (former SkillsUSA state officer) who have worked in Head Start facilities, and Abby Clawson, Maycee Ragan, Keeleigh Fish, and Kerri Ruch who have continued on to college to pursue teaching careers.

Real-world learning, leadership development, and career-ready preparation—this is CTE in action at NCCC! 💜

#CTEMonth #RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC #EarlyChildhoodCareers #SkillsUSA

🚗 National CTE Month Spotlight: Auto Collision at NCCC 🚗

The Auto Collision program at North Central Career Center, taught by Mr. Williams, offers students hands-on experience in both Auto Collision I and Auto Collision II. In this program, students learn how to repair vehicles damaged in collisions back to pre-accident condition, while also gaining experience in the basics of the vehicle restoration process.

Students build real-world skills such as:
- Panel repair and replacement
- Filler techniques
- Welding
- Frame straightening
- Suspension diagnosis
- Refinishing

This program prepares students with the knowledge and work ethic needed to earn an entry-level position in a collision repair or restoration facility, while also emphasizing the professional skills required to succeed in today’s automotive industry.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA, and will earn their ASE Student Certification along with articulation credit that can be used at NCMC.

Each year, NCCC graduates continue into the collision repair industry, with many working at local dealerships and collision/restoration shops. Others have expanded into related automotive careers including PDR, welding fabrication, mechanic shops, and automotive parts distribution.

Hands-on training. Real-world experience. Career-ready success. This is CTE in action at NCCC! 🔧💪

#CTEMonth #RealLifeEducation #CareerReady #NCCC #AutoCollision #SkillsUSA

We are proud to recognize the students from the North Central Career Center SkillsUSA Chapter who competed at the 2025-2026 Northwest District Leadership & Skills Conference! All the instructors at NCCC are incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishments! 👏

🥇 Gold Medalists
• Evan Weller – Welding (Instructor: Zeb Cook) – 1st Place
• Levi Joyce, Kayne Ellis & Thales Marshall – Welding Fabrication Team (Instructor: Zeb Cook) – 1st Place

🥈 Silver Medalists
• John Rigney – Carpentry (Instructor: Eric Sweat) – 2nd Place
• Dustin Hamilton – Welding (Instructor: Zeb Cook) – 2nd Place

🥉 Bronze Medalists
• Kyle Christensen – Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (Instructor: Jeff Hanes) – 3rd Place
• Aaron Nible – Automotive Refinishing Technology (Instructor: Matt Williams) – 3rd Place

🎤 A special shoutout to Anna Owens, who represented as the Northwest District Historian and conducted the opening and closing ceremonies!

⭐ Top 10 Finishers
• Anna Owens – Early Childhood (Job Interview)
• Addy McFall – Early Childhood (Job Interview)
• Ciera Hilburn – Early Childhood (Job Interview)
• Cayleigh Spaulding – Carpentry (Job Skill Demonstration)
• Logan Cornelison – Welding
• Elijah Bauer – Automotive Service Technology
• Landen Lang & Cruz Stewart – Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
• Kerwin Russell, Elliot Mercer & Corbin Powell – Collision Repair Technology

We are so proud of these students for representing NCCC with excellence, professionalism, and skill! ❤️

#reallifeeducation #careerready #SkillsUSA #NCCC

📢 Class Update: Our Prairie Planting & Herbicide Treatment class with the Missouri Department of Conservation is being rescheduled to a later date in March. New date TBD soon! Stay tuned for updates!

During the 2025–2026 Northwest District Leadership & Skills Conference on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, our NCCC SkillsUSA competitors — along with advisors Cas Derks & Zeb Cook — toured the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology at Missouri Western State University! 🏫✨

Students explored innovative labs, advanced technology, and exciting career pathways for their futures. 🔧💻🚀 What an incredible learning experience!

#NCCC #SkillsUSA #careerready #reallifeeducation #skilledandready