Frequently Asked Questions

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Founded in 2023, Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) is a vocational training and employment services provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in southwest Missouri. 

Working in collaboration with Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) in St. Peters, Mo., ITI empowers people with disabilities to find and retain jobs in our local community working alongside non-disabled individuals while earning the same opportunities, benefits, and pay. 

ITI is the dream of Hollister, Mo. native Tim Connell. His passion to create a school for people with disabilities developed as he volunteered for disability-related organizations following his son's Autism diagnosis. 

ITI partners with inclusive-minded, forward-thinking businesses to create training programs. From these partnerships come real opportunities for meaningful, immediate work for ITI students—and skilled, dedicated workers for ITI business partners.  

ITI serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Taney, Christian, Greene, and Stone counties in southwest Missouri. 

ITI serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in southwest Missouri. Each program has its own qualifications, so contact us to discuss your situation and goals.

Start by contacting ITI. Our team can explain available programs, discuss your employment goals, and help you understand the next steps, including any referral requirements.

Tuition assistance for vocational training is typically available through county or state funding. Funding and eligibility depend on the program and the individual's circumstances. Contact us to learn more.

Many of ITI's current vocational training programs run for six weeks, with classes five days a week for four hours per day. Program schedules vary.

Not necessarily. ITI offers employment services for people at different stages of their employment journey. Contact us to determine which program best fits your experience and goals.

ITI offers employment services that may include job coaching and ongoing support to help individuals learn their responsibilities, build independence and maintain employment.

Yes. Families and support professionals can contact ITI to learn about programs and referral options and help a prospective student explore next steps.

Our office is located in Hollister, Mo. However, vocational training is typically held at our partner-employer worksites. That means, as we grow, training opportunities will happen throughout the region. 

Our traditional employment services are typically provided in the communities in which our clients live and work. These services are available to residents of Taney, Christian, Green, and Stone counties. 

As a division of Boone Center, Inc., ITI is accredited by CARF for Employment Skills Training Services, Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development; and Comprehensive Benefits Planning. Accreditation demonstrates a provider's commitment to continuously improve service quality and to focus on the satisfaction of the persons served. 

The Missouri Department of Higher Education recognizes all ITI programs.