| At American Trade School the employer is our customer and the student is our product. Our obligation to industry is to produce a quality product. We are employer-centered and fully committed to giving full attention and effort to the development of our students’ skills. We continually seek educational partnerships with industry and we believe that communication between schools and employers is essential for success. Admissions, training, and placement assistance procedures are designed to develop a student’s interests, attitude, and abilities, so that he/she becomes a skilled and successful employee. Our training goal is to provide the basic skills, techniques and procedures required by industry. Higher-level technical skills are also offered to qualified students. Our programs are dedicated to achieving maximum development of each student’s skills and personal potential so that he/she is qualified to begin employment in a trade or vocation. The skills and work attitudes taught at American Trade School are of practical use to the student in his/her chosen career and ensure successful adjustment to the work environment. Our requirements for graduation are demanding. |
| Our Philosophy |
| 3925 Industrial Drive St. Ann, Missouri 63074 U.S.A. (314) 423-1900 voice (314) 423-1911 fax |
Request Info!
Map/Directions!
| Have Admissions information sent directly to you! |
| Get a map and directions to our St. Ann Campus! |
| Join us on Facebook! |
- Our Philosophy
- Our Mission
- Our History
- Our Educational Objective
- The Collaborative Nature of Education
- Accreditation
| About American Trade School |
| Our Mission |
The mission of American Trade School is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in
their prospective field of training.
their prospective field of training.
| Our History |
American Trade School was founded to give industry a stronger voice in curriculum and to make education more affordable.
- In November 2003, work began on customizing the facility at 9510 Page Avenue in Overland, Missouri to meet curricula
requirements.
- American Trade School received its original approval to operate from the Missouri Department of Higher Education on January
9, 2004 and opened its doors for the first class on January 10, 2005.
- On January 28, 2005, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved American Trade School as an
eligible Workforce Investment Act Training provider as listed on the “Missouri Education and Career Hotlink” website.
- On February 3, 2005, American Trade School was approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Employment Training/Vocational Rehabilitation for Vocational Rehabilitation funded training under the provisions of Title 5,
Missouri Code of State Regulations 60-900.050.
- On March 25, 2005, American Trade School hosted a St. Louis County code class for licensed mechanical contractors through
the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, St. Louis Chapter, which was attended by some 80 tradesmen.
- On May 17, 2005, American Trade School was approved through the State of Illinois for funds for adults and dislocated workers
under the Workforce Investment Act.
- On June 23, 2008, American Trade School moved to a larger facility at 3925 Industrial Dr. St. Ann, Missouri 63074.
- On March 24, 2010 American Trade School received its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC).
The chief educational objective of American Trade School is to train students for entrance or advancement in the occupation for
which they are trained. The educational offerings are designed to qualify the graduate to secure entry-level employment.
which they are trained. The educational offerings are designed to qualify the graduate to secure entry-level employment.
| Our Educational Objective |
| The Collaborative Nature of Education |
“The efforts of the student ultimately determine the quality of education. Responsibility of attending class and studying are
undertaken solely by the student. A good student can learn from a poor teacher; a poor student can close his mind to a good
teacher. Without effort by a student, he/she cannot be educated.”
undertaken solely by the student. A good student can learn from a poor teacher; a poor student can close his mind to a good
teacher. Without effort by a student, he/she cannot be educated.”
| Accreditation |
On March 24, 2010 American Trade School received accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
(ACCSC)
(ACCSC)
| *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
