HILLYARD TECHNICAL CENTER

Hillyard Technical Center is a public education center in Saint Joseph, Missouri, that offers training programs for agricultural, technical and healthcare careers. Hillyard’s extracurricular activities provide students with additional support in meeting their career goals. Hillyard students may also qualify for college credit. Hillyard’s available programs of study include: * Agricultural Science * Automotive Technology * Construction Technology * Dental Hygiene * Diagnostic ... Medical Sonography * Fire Science * Surgical Technology * Welding Technology Some of Hillyard’s career training programs also award college credit, so that students may transfer to a community college. Hillyard Technical Center also offers short-term professional certification courses in computer skills, emergency medical services and other healthcare occupations. Campus clubs like SkillsUSA give students the opportunity to sharpen their professional skills through national skills competitions. Hillyard Technical Center offers federal financial aid awards like grants. Students may also receive tuition assistance from local agencies and state programs. To apply for federal aid, applicants must fill out a FAFSA. For information about other types of aid, applicants may see one of the school’s financial aid officers. Admissions requirements include a high school diploma or GED and professional and academic references. Those pursuing healthcare programs are also required to complete courses in the sciences.More