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Center for Workforce Development


Contact Workforce Development

Email: training@eastcentral.edu

Phone: 636-649-5800

Course Schedule

The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) provides workforce training, healthcare career development, and youth education opportunities throughout the ECC service region.

Business & Industry


Business & Industry Services partners with employers to provide customized training and workforce solutions that strengthen employee skills, address workforce challenges, and support organizational growth. Through tailored programs, industry-recognized credentials, and expert-led training, we help businesses remain competitive while developing the talent needed for long-term success. Each year, we serve manufacturers, businesses, and professionals throughout the ECC service region.

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Health Care Careers


Healthcare Careers provides short-term training programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in the healthcare industry. Programs such as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Technician (CMT), equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce and earn industry-recognized, state-required certifications.

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Youth Outreach


Youth Outreach provides engaging educational experiences that help K-12 students explore career pathways, develop skills, and discover future career and educational opportunities. Through programs such as the Summer Learning Academy, students gain hands-on learning experiences that support career awareness, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

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