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A local college facility, the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center, is experiencing higher student enrollment this semester. The center, located on the campus of Crowder College, started its classes on Monday with a busier atmosphere than previous years.

Melissa Smith, the Director of the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center, expressed her excitement about the healthy increase in enrollment. The center has seen a nearly 20% rise in credit hours and total headcount this year. Smith attributes this growth to the appeal of the center’s certificate programs, which allow students to quickly acquire skills and enter the workforce.

Smith also noted that the Surgical Technology, Computer IT, and Welding programs are all at full capacity for the first time since the center’s opening in 2017. She believes that the prospects of high-paying jobs in these fields, with salaries ranging from -30 an hour, attract students to these programs.

First-year welding student Mekhi McGarry shared his positive experience on the first day of classes. He praised the instructors for their clear explanations and expressed his enthusiasm for learning and connecting with his instructors. McGarry chose to attend Crowder College Joplin Campus because he values the two-year program that allows for a more personal and supportive learning environment.

In addition to the existing programs, the Downtown Joplin campus will introduce a new Engineering Technology program in the upcoming fall semester. This expansion further enhances the educational opportunities offered by Crowder College at the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center.

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