Missouri
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
Title
Category
Career Cluster
Partner
Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology
Job Ready
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
None
Small Animal Science and Technology
Job Ready
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
None
Blue Print Index
Recognition
Learners have the opportunity to earn NOCTI/NBS Certification and college credit recommendations through NOCTI.