Workforce Development - Missouri State-West Plains

Invest in Yourself

Missouri State University-West Plains offers flexible skills training for busy adults seeking new career opportunities, professional growth, or pay advancement potential. Our classes are open to anyone, whether you want to earn certifications, enhance your skills, enter the workforce or explore your interests.

Courses and Workshops

Explore our non-credit courses and workshops to gain new skills, earn certificates, and advance your career through targeted professional and workforce development opportunities.

Online Career Training

Explore our online career training options through our education partner Ed2Go.

Annual Welding Competition - 2025

Annual High School Welding Competition
Missouri State University–West Plains invites area high schools to participate in our annual Welding Competition on December 5, 2025! Students will showcase their skills through a written exam and a hands-on welding test.

Prizes & Scholarships will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Each school may register up to 5 competitors and 5 alternates. If spots remain after December 1, alternates will be selected based on earliest registration. Instructors will be notified by email.

Event Date: December 5, 2025
Location: Missouri State University–West Plains

Questions? Call or email us—we look forward to seeing you in December!