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Missouri’s commitment to workforce development includes a strong focus on verified skills that lead to real career opportunities. The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has approved more than 50 NOCTI and NOCTI Partner Certifications as part of its list of Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs), Stackable Credentials, and Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) Assessments—supporting high-quality career and technical education programs statewide.

To further support career readiness, NOCTI worked with DESE to develop five Missouri-specific Technical Skill Assessments (TSAs) to measure student proficiency across key CTE pathways. These assessments help ensure that graduates are equipped with the relevant skills required to thrive in Missouri’s evolving workforce.

Approved NOCTI Industry-Based Certifications

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Title

Category

Career Cluster

Partner

Commercial Foods

Job Ready

Hospitality & Tourism

None

Computer Networking Fundamentals

Job Ready

Information Technology

None

Computer Programming

Job Ready

Information Technology

None

Computer Repair Technology

Job Ready

Information Technology

None

Construction Masonry-Brick

Job Ready

Architecture & Construction

None

Cosmetology

Job Ready

Human Services

None

Criminal Justice

Job Ready

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

None

Culinary Arts Cook (NOCTI-ACF)

Job Ready

Hospitality & Tourism

ACF

Diesel Technology

Job Ready

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

None

Electronics Technology

Job Ready

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

None

FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE

Partner Credentials

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

FANUC

Fashion Technology and Merchandising

Job Ready

Marketing

None

Forest Products and Processing

Job Ready

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

None

Graphic Production Technology

Job Ready

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

None

HBI PACT Specialty: Basic Carpentry

Partner Credentials

Architecture & Construction

HBI

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Job Ready

Architecture & Construction

None

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Job Ready

Architecture & Construction

None

Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Job Ready

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

None

Home Health Aide

Job Ready

Health Science

None

Horticulture-Landscaping

Job Ready

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

None

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Recognition

Learners have the opportunity to earn NOCTI/NBS Certification and college credit recommendations through NOCTI.