For adults who wish to pursue a vocation that does not entail a university education, Missoula is home to several  vocational schools.  There are also terrific options for adults wishing to take continuing education courses.

The Rocky Mountain School of Photography
216 N. Higgins Ave.
(800) 394-7677 or (406) 543-0171

• Established in 1980 by Neil and Jeanne Chaput de Saintonge
• Programs designed for the pursuit of photography excellence for hobbyists, amateurs, and emerging professionals
• 3 tracts – career training, workshops, and weekends
• Offers intensive summer programs, as well as week-long and weekend workshops all over the country

Connole-Morton Insurance School
(406) 549-8515

• A pre-licensing and continuing education school in the field of insurance
• Prides itself on teaching complex insurance concepts in a lively and easy-to-understand manner

The Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center
310 S. Curtis St.
(406) 549-8765

• The Adult Education Division of Missoula County Public Schools
• Provides a wide variety of classes for individuals 16 year and older
• Enrolled over 11,500 registrations in 2009
• Representative of a realization among adults of Missoula County that education is a lifelong process in our modern technological and diverse society
• Classes include business and career topics, computers, health and safety, communication, special interest, sewing, personal development, cooking and foods, foreign language, dance and fitness, arts and crafts, and GED testing

Modern Beauty School
2700 Paxson Plaza
(406) 721-0050

• Offers cosmetology training in all aspects of hair care
• Teaches theory and practical skills related to hair cutting, styling, coloring, and shaping
• Certified by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

Montana Academy of Skin Care
101 E. Main St
(406) 830-3261

• Offers a 650-hour esthetics course exclusively dedicated to skin care training
• Delivers cutting edge esthetics education in an intimate, small class environment
• Taught by instructors with experience at leading spas, medical offices, 5-star hotels

Montana School of Massage
131 E. Main St.
(406)549-9244

• Provides an extensive and in-depth education in the areas of Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage, as well as Reiki healing
• Established in 2000
• Located in the heart of Downtown Missoula

Sage Truck Driving School
9350 Cartage Rd.
(877) 724-3875

• Provides professional truck driver training to students across the country
• Missoula serves as its Western Montana location

For other vocational programs in Missoula, check out our page about the UM’s College of Technology.