Missouri Construction Pathways Initiative

Short-term training for career growth in construction

Whether you’re already working in construction and want to advance your career, or you’re looking to transition into a high-demand construction occupation, the Missouri Construction Pathways Initiative offers flexible, short-term training programs designed to get you job-ready quickly.

These industry-focused programs can be completed in as little as 12 weeks, helping you gain practical skills and knowledge that employers value. These programs are available at no cost to Missourians for a limited time.

Why Missouri Construction Pathways?

Short-term training: Complete most programs in just 12-15 weeks
Career-focused curriculum: Aligned with high-demand construction occupations
Industry-relevant skills: Learn directly applicable skills used on today’s jobsites
Professional advancement: Prepare for supervisory, management, technical and specialized roles within the construction industry
Pathways to employment: Gain skills connected to occupations currently sought by contractors, engineering firms, labor unions and construction companies

Program details

Each program is a stand-alone, short-term training opportunity, allowing participants to enroll in one program or complete multiple programs based on their career goals.

Program components

Every program includes three key components:

Foundational skills: Introduction to construction, communication, leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution and other professional skills valued by employers
Technical training: In-depth instruction focused on the specific program topic and industry skills
Applied learning: Supervised workplace learning experiences that allow participants to practice their skills in a real-world setting through opportunities such as job shadowing, short-term internships, pre-apprenticeships and other employer-sponsored learning experiences

Program format

Each program consists of 150 total contact hours and is delivered online and asynchronously. Programs operate on a cohort schedule with set start and end dates, but participants can complete coursework at the times that best fit their schedules each week. Participants should expect to commit 15-20 hours a week to coursework.

Of the 150 contact hours, some are dedicated to supervised workplace learning experiences. These experiences may be completed:

Concurrently while participating in the eight-week online program, or
Within four weeks after completing the online coursework

All programs must be completed 15 weeks from the start date.

Certificate completion

Participants must achieve a 70% or higher passing score in order to successfully complete the program. Participants will receive a digital badge and program certificate of completion.